Reagan says DOJ assures three judge CRLA probe
Gov. Reagan said the U S Justice Department assured him a three judge commission would investigate California Rural Legal Assistance as he wanted not as planned by the agency. He cited objections to the commission's adversary style and sought independent field work or resignation. The commission plans to visit Solidad prison to probe state charges against CRLA and review evidence tied to funding veto.
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Senate unit passes UC wage hike in California
The Senate Education Committee approved a $68 million pay raise for University of California and state college faculty. Author Sen Albert Rodda led the bill, with Republican Donald Grundsky voting yes. Gov Regan’s budget offers no higher education raises. UC increases include 9 percent salaries and 4 percent fringe benefits, while colleges gain 13 percent pay and 6 percent fringe benefits.
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Mini jury bill dies in State Senate
Sacramento reports the Senate defeated a bill to cut misdemeanor trial juries from 12 to six amid debate over fairness and trial length. Supporters argued speed and congestion relief, while critics warned of higher convictions and rights erosion. The vote fell 22 to 15, short of the two thirds needed, ending the measure. Separately, the Assembly Ways and Means Committee approved transferring the California Maritime Academy to the state college system.
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Bill would ease tax for banks and corporations in California
A Senate committee approved a measure by Sen. John A. Nejedly to let bank and corporate taxes be changed by a simple majority vote of both houses, matching the ease of adjusting individual taxes. It faces opposition from the insurance industry and Gov. Reagan's fiscal team, with Sen. George Deukmejian among the few supporters.
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