California panel rejects gas tax hike amid budget strain
The Assembly Ways and Means Committee rejected SB100 to raise the gasoline tax from seven to nine cents per gallon, a 218 million dollar plan for highways and mass transit, amid Brown administration opposition and talk of reconsideration. The bill would fund mass transit in Alameda Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco San Mateo and Santa Clara counties and match federal highway funds. An alternative proposal would move 14 million from two special funds to the highway account to leverage 125 million in federal funds next year.
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California to Register by Mail if Gov Signs AB822
California would allow mail registration starting next year if Gov. Brown signs AB822. The measure passed the Assembly 43 23 along party lines, funding trimmed after Republican objections, delaying effect to July 1 before the November 1976 election. Postcards would be available at banks supermarkets and civic groups for registration moving and name or party changes.
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California Senate considers $600 million unemployment fund boost
Senate Finance Committee approves AB91 to raise employer contributions by 600 million annually to avert bankruptcy of the state unemployment insurance fund. The measure would raise weekly benefits from 90 to 104 and restore eligibility to 750 while expanding wage bases and adjusting contribution rates.
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Governor Brown Accused of Meddling in Pay Bill Fight
Veteran Assemblyman Willie Brown claims Governor Brown pressured Democratic committee members to defeat his pay raise bill for highway patrolmen. The measure would have allocated 10.2 million from the transportation fund for a 17.5 percent hike, aiming to cover a 7.5 point gap after a 10 percent cap. Brown says aides contacted lawmakers. the governor denies direct lobbying.
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JCPenney Back-to-School Hours Announced
JCPenney will open Sunday August 31 and Labor Day September 1 from 12 noon to 5 PM for Back-to-School shopping. Regular weekday hours extend to 9 PM and Saturday to 7 PM until school starts.
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