Teens Told Immediate Dangers Cut Youth Smoking
In San Francisco AP report on a Houston study, seventh graders exposed to anti smoking lessons showed lower uptake of cigarettes over 10 weeks. Groups viewing films on dangers and advertising tactics saw smoking rates fall from 18.3% to 8.4–10.3%, prompting a larger three year study of about 10,000 students funded by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.
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California lawmakers battle for per diem tax exemption
California legislators push to shield their daily expense payments from state income taxes amid IRS and Franchise Tax Board moves to tax per diem. Assemblyman Willie Brown backs an amendment to exempt $35 daily stipends. leaders warn of back taxes and public skepticism. debate ties to broader salary reform efforts.
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California lawmakers seek 10 percent pay hike over two years
Sacramento AP reports a bill granting California's legislators a 10 percent pay raise over two years, totaling 10 percent, with a maximum 5 percent annually. The Senate Finance Committee approved the Assembly-passed bill on a party-line vote, sending it to the Senate floor for debate.
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Opposition to busing framed as symbolic racism study says
Two studies presented at an American Psychological Association convention conclude white opposition to forced busing stems from symbolic racism rather than opponents' children involvement. Duke University psychologist James B. McConahay and LICLA's David Sears link opposition to beliefs blacks face unfair advantages and are too demanding, with few whites directly harmed by busing.
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Budget growth: California budget 41 times larger since 1946
Sacramento California's state budget has risen forty one fold from 346 million in 1946 to 145 billion in 1977 due to welfare schooling Medi Cal and property tax relief programs. Legislative Analyst A Alan Post retiring after three decades urged reform praising governance while noting too much legislation and stubborn inequities in schools and crime control.
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