Pay boost okayed for state workers
The California Personnel Board approved restoring 4.1 million dollars in state employee salary increases rejected by the Federal Pay Board. Gov. Ronald Reagan supported reinstating the raises, which will be reflected next month for workers who had 1 percent cut. The board’s action follows Nixon era wage controls and aims to restore higher pay for foresters and other state staff.
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Governor seeks pay raise and bills spark Senate debate
Sacramento action list includes a state employee pay raise to address 5 000 to 20 000 workers. finance for a 4 15 million fiscal year end. new appointments to Highway Commission. bills on microwave warnings for restaurants. tax exemptions for homeowners. expanded court reporters. hospital billing changes. and a stance on transferring Berkeley health components. Also notes a proposed 18 year old criminal responsibility bill by Senator Carpenter amid debate.
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Senators oppose Public Health Department transfer to Sacramento
SACRAMENTO AP Two California senators from Oakland introduced a resolution urging the Senate to oppose plans to move large sections of the Public Health Department from Berkeley to Sacramento. The measure cites added costs, reduced access to UC Berkeley library and research facilities, and the loss of key staff unwilling to relocate.
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California businessman fights sales tax protest
Robert J. Bennett, a liquor store owner south of alemia, argues the state may not compel him to collect or remit sales tax without compensation. He calls the tax collection unconstitutional and says the state acts as an unpaid tax collector. He contends the five-cent tax is involuntary servitude forbidden by the Constitution.
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California Senate considers 450 million waste treatment fund
A plan in California would commit 450 million for construction of waste treatment facilities. The measure, proposed in the Assembly, requires legislative approval and would go to voters in 1974 if enacted. Leo McCarthy of San Francisco supports advancing the plan through the Legislature.
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Reagan drug effort falters in stalled monitoring program
Sacramento AP reports that a key Reagan administration plan to curb illegal barbiturate traffic has not started. Laws were passed and federal funds available since 1971, but interdepartmental wrangling and red tape keep the computerized monitoring system from aiding narcotics agents in halting street-market diversions. State Pharmacy officials acknowledge the program remains nonoperational.
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Courthouse benches smashed in Center Texas
In Center Texas a courthouse bench row led to vandalism and theft charges. Chief custodian Jack Hugh and a helper, jailed and charged Wednesday with felony theft and destruction of property, claim they followed orders. A bench associated with Justice Wesley Bailey was altered and later damaged.
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Reagan opposes statewide health plan proposals in California
The Reagan administration will oppose any statewide health care plans similar to those being pushed by Democratic gubernatorial candidates. Officials criticize mandatory enrollment as broad in scope affecting virtually every California earner and raising or spreading costs. Bills anticipated soon outline state approved health maintenance or prepaid care, with Muscone proposing a $7.3 billion plan and Morelli suggesting lower costs.
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