Sunset law proposal would shutter agencies in five years
Senator William Campbell proposes a sunset law to auto close state regulatory agencies within five years unless extended by the legislature. Agencies would be reviewed at least every five years and any new boards would also have a five year lifespan, aiming to curb overreach and inefficiency in government.
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Bill to close million-dollar sales tax loophole
Sacramento reports a bill to end the sales tax exemption on gold and silver coin transactions over 1000 dollars. Assemblyman Dan Boatwright of Concord chairs the Ways and Means Committee. The measure AB104 would remove the exemption for the sale or use of gold or silver coins.
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The Reel Thing fan submissions and notes
Readers send comments on music, concerts, and pop culture to a late evening Reel Thing column. Messages commend artists, request bands, discuss venues like Winterland, and share personal stories, all with seasonal greetings and requests for responses.
Gas tax hike bill offered in Senate aims for 2 cent raise
Senate bill would raise gasoline tax to nine cents per gallon for six years starting 1979 to generate about 1.3 billion for highway gaps closure and rapid transit upgrades. If approved, 300 million goes to highways, 250 million to guideway transit in LA, and up to 150 million for rail facilities. governor Brown opposes tax increases.
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Panel to probe tanker blast in Los Angeles Harbor
California Lands Commission will study the Sunsinena explosion to see if tighter safety controls on state tidelands are needed. Controller Kenneth Cory said the Liberian flag tanker berthed at a city dock but built on state land. nine men were killed with four missing. A public hearing is set for January 12 in Los Angeles.
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California legislature expands taxes and restricts disclosures
The Sacramento summary reports SB60 Mills seeks an 81.3 billion increase in the state payroll tax while SB60 Presley aims to seal rape victim addresses from prosecutors. SB62 Campbell plans automatic phaseout of state regulatory agencies unless renewed by vote, and Gold tax exemption removal targets gold and silver traders.
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Governor Brown declines Cub Scout autograph request
Cub Scout Mark Tabish, 11, sought a Christies card from California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. but received a letter from Elizabeth Coleman explaining the governor cannot autograph due to high volume of requests and concerns about promoting a personality cult. The missive notes taxpayers’ money should not fund personal promotion.
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