Brown hits Reagan charge Demos playing with taxes
Sacramento reports accuse poverty agency lawyers of sabotaging welfare cost controls while Assembly Democrats tinker with tax money. Reagan blasts Democrats for padding the budget and claims welfare rights attorneys hinder reform. Willie Brown defends the measures saving taxpayers about 2 million. Also notes on Ashbrook Mulligan Wallace and a hairnet bill for restaurant workers.
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California Budget Faces GOP Vote Push Toward Largest Spending
In Sacramento four Republican leaders back a $7.94 billion Democrat backed plan for Gov. Reagan’s budget, risking party unity. Assembly Minority Leader Bob Morgan warns his support is not guaranteed and lawmakers weigh the highest single year increase in California history against GOP opposition. Democrats, who hold the Assembly 43-36, are expected to back the measure, which exceeds Reagan’s proposal by about $249 million and is 14 percent higher than the current year.
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County hears testimony on weed killer delayed verdict
Los Angeles county held a two day public hearing on Limazine amid sharp attacks calling it dangerous and defenses citing safety. Health officials will report back within 30 days after about 20 speakers. Testimony featuredDr Granville Knight warning of cancer risks and others defending Limazine as safe with extensive tests showing no harm to life at normal use.
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Nixon declares two Northern California counties disaster areas
President Nixon designated Del Norte and Humboldt counties as major disaster areas after severe storms from January 20 to March 15 caused extensive flooding wind damage and mudslides. Lt. Gov. Ed Reinecke cited estimated restoration costs of about 6.9 million and requested federal aid on March 28.
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Coastline protection bill stalls in Assembly panel
A broad coastline protection measure stalled in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday as questions and amendments delayed action. Assemblyman Alan Slero ty requested more time to refine the bill, while Speaker Bob Moretti supported the measure though opposition persists. Members urged clearer language and questioned local government faith in the bill’s approach.
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