Quake fears spur panel to UK school bond plan
Sacramento committee endorses reducing the two thirds vote for local school bonds earmarked for earthquake resistant upgrades. Sen George Moscone would trigger a statewide vote if approved. Earthquake expert Richter says all California communities are at risk and millions of children in unsafe buildings across 54 counties. Opponents warn lower thresholds raise property taxes and bond costs.
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California drug price list bill clears key Assembly hurdle
A major bill targeting California's half billion dollar pharmaceutical industry cleared the Assembly Ways and Means Committee by a 7 to 1 vote. The measure would require all 4,488 drugstores in the state to post prices for the 10 most commonly used prescription drugs. Supporters cite shopper savings while opponents warn of industry pushback. the Department of Consumer Affairs predicts the policy will help regular users and all shoppers amid wide price variation across stores.
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