California consumer bills clear first legislative hurdle
Two major consumer backed bills clearing the first committee test in Sacramento move to the Senate floor. The Dunlap price advertising bill would lift bans in health professions and allow pricing for eyeglasses exams and dental services while Gregorio's licensing board reform would raise public membership on state licensing boards. Industry groups oppose, while Gov Brown’s administration backs both measures. The opposite fate for a separate liquor licensing reform plan is noted as the Senate Governmental Organization Committee recommended rejection 8-0, citing industry and rehab group opposition.
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State colleges keep alive merit based layoff proposal
A statewide task force reworks the merit based layoff idea after protests. Twanette Ruehle and trustee members push for merit and competency as core criteria, while UPC President Warren Kessler warns of threats to academic freedom and potential reverse discrimination. The discussion centers on balancing tenure with staffing needs, with lawmakers debating bills to limit layoffs to seniority.
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California apprenticeship drive urged to recruit women
California Attorney General Evelle Younger urged apprenticeship program leaders to recruit and train women, calling the current female participation near 340 of 30,000 active apprentices a stagnant record. He noted minority participation remains healthier, with 26.9 percent of apprentices as of March 1, up 6.2 percent from 1972.
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