Bill to Restore Reagan Medi Cal Cuts Faces Costs
A California Assembly committee approved a Democratic plan to restore Reagan administration Medi Cal cuts, arguing lives are at stake. The measure could push Medi Cal $85 million into the red and risk shutdown before July 1. it advances to the floor on a split vote with Democrats in support and Republicans opposed.
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San Jose residents to appeal public housing ruling to Supreme Court
Public housing rule in California requiring local voter approval will be appealed to the U S Supreme Court by two San Jose residents. The law was ruled unconstitutional on April 2 1970 by a federal panel in San Francisco for denying equal protection to the poor.
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Less Costly Aid Held Ample for Nursing Homes
In Sacramento a state assembly panel heard that about 34 percent of the first 18,000 Medi Cal nursing home patients could be better served in intermediate care at $10 a day, with some needing only basic home care at $7. Yet only three 103-bed facilities have received approval for the cheaper option amid about 50 applications. Officials blamed bureaucratic delays across five state agencies for the slowdown and potential Medi Cal savings.
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D-Portola
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R-Hacienda Heights
Tom Dooley
Statewide 75 MPH speed limit proposed for new cars
California Senator Nicholas C. Petris introduced legislation to require a 75 mph limit on all cars sold in the state starting January 1, 1973. Exemptions apply to emergency vehicles. He cites speed and drinking as leading crash causes and argues lower speeds reduce fatalities.
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Stephen Teale
California
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Walsh Targets 1-Cent Gas Levy to Fund Earthquake Repairs
Sen. Lawrence Walsh proposes raising California gas tax from 7 to 8 cents per gallon starting April 1 to fund earthquake damage repairs in Los Angeles area highways. The bill would create a permanent road repair fund and collect about $9 million monthly for at least six months.
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California Senate praises UC Berkeley graduate school top ranking
A Sacramento Senate resolution honoring the University of California Berkeley graduate division for a No 1 national ranking passed 21 5 amid Republican opposition. The measure commends UC Berkeley and references the departing UC chancellor.
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Lightning Strike Hits Seattle Car Causes Escape
A Seattle driver Lynn Boyce recounted a lightning strike near her car that lifted the vehicle briefly and disabled its electrical systems. She escaped unharmed and kept the car rolling, prompting her quick exit.
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