Burton share the wealth bill targets California millionaires
Assemblyman John Burton proposes a 2.5 million dollar cap on individual assets and 1 million on inheritances, with spouses allowed up to 2.5 million. The plan, aimed at about 3,750 Californians, would push wealth into charity, employers, or the state via taxes. Burton insists the move stimulates capitalism and broader opportunity, though he concedes no passage this session.
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State eyes welfare rate hikes to dodge $700 million cut
Sacramento officials say emergency rate increases for welfare recipients may be adopted May 1 if the Legislature fails to act. A 21.4 percent boost for AFDC recipients with no other income could align California with federal rules, risking state funds if not approved. The plan envisions ratable reductions as caseload grows, but legislative support appears limited.
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Quiet World aims to ease mental and physical tension
A new product marketed as a calmative with a relaxant and pain reliever claims to relieve simple nervous tension by addressing both mind and body. It emphasizes a full dose of pain relievers alongside its calming formula.
Solons Return from Easter Recess Open Flood of Bills
Sacramento legislators returned from Easter recess and quickly began introducing new bills. Senators filed 150 measures while assembly members sent 275 to desks. By week’s end more than 2,000 additional bills were expected, lifting the total for the session to about 400.
Bill to bar students as undercover police agents
Sacramento report says a bill introduced Monday by Assemblyman John J. Miller to prohibit state college or University of California students from acting as undercover police agents. The measure would also make it a misdemeanor to pose as a student for law enforcement purposes.
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Senate panel backs $10 million Medi-Cal restoration bill
The Senate Finance Committee endorsed a bill to rescind $10 million in Medi-Cal cuts, diverting $2 million to raise nursing home fees back to $14 per day and restoring services. Assemblyman Gordon Duffy warned the measure could be dropped if a compromise with Gov. Reagan is not reached.
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