Burns quits top Senate post in California 1970
Democratic Senate President pro tem Hugh M. Burns of Fresno will not seek re election as leader next January. He noted Republicans hold a 21 19 majority after John Nejedly won a special election to fill the vacancy caused by George Miller Jr and the late Miller III loss. Burns said a GOP bid to replace him should wait until after Easter recess and reiterated his prior decision not to run for president pro tem again.
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Reagan Denies Proposing Political Tests for Professors
Governor Reagan rejected claims he sought a political test for college and university faculty while stressing concern about philosophical balance. Assemblyman Unruh called the idea absurd, and Vasconcellos warned that political testing would end public higher education.
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Deukmejian Unveils Reagan Tax Cut Plan in California
Governor Reagan backs a 10 percent income tax deduction for 1969 filers as Sen. George Deukmejian introduces the proposal in the Legislature amid partisan debate. Democrats counter with a larger cash rebate and criticize the timing for political gains.
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Delayed California gas tax plan fuels budget dispute
Sacramento lawmakers and Governor Ronald Reagan defer talks on an 80.4 million flood relief package aiming to aid Southern and Central California. Assemblywoman Pauline L Davis says the conferees postponed discussions until after Easter recess, with talks now planned to resume April 9.
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BART Sales Tax Clears Assembly
The measure to restore BART finances by a local sales tax increase cleared the Assembly on a 44 to 26 vote. It moves to the Senate for concurrence and then to Governor Reagan who is expected to sign, aligning with his support for the tax solution.
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