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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1970
Page
4
California smokers are projected to average 118 cigarette packs in 1970 and 114 in 1971 per person, down from 122 in 1969, while alcohol revenue and saloon fees rise. The budget predicts per capita hard liquor at 3.64 gallons, beer 26.68 gallons, and wine 4.29 gallons for next year.
California revenue from parimutuel horse racing is projected to rise to 68.4 million dollars in the 1970-71 fiscal year. Reagan's budget calls for a 12.6 million increase from this year, offset by recent track strikes and pay down. The plan notes a 10.4 million cost from canceled meetings and a 909.3 million handle forecast for next year. A separate report mentions a 6.48 billion dollar overall state budget.
Gov. Reagan's proposed $6.48 billion budget includes a $1.5 million smog fighting laboratory to replace the Air Resources Board lab in Los Angeles. The plan funds air and water pollution controls, park cuts, and expanded offshore conservation as part of environmental priorities.
Governor Reagan proposes a cautious expansion of the California Exposition program with a $3.89 million operations budget for Cal Expo in the next fiscal year. The plan, to run Aug 21 to Sept 9 in Sacramento, keeps last year broadly intact while adding an open division livestock program, a competitive art show, and a larger floriculture display. The budget emphasizes continuing a tight belt approach to expenditures.
Governor Reagan proposes a 50.6 million dollar Cal-Vet budget despite inflation that restricts bond sales and loan authorizations. Only 1,500 loans will be funded this fiscal year against 7,137 last year, with 200 million in bonds awaiting sale.
California plans a 1970-71 welfare and Medi Cal budget totaling 11.0 billion with welfare at 643 million and Medi Cal at 453 million. Finance Director Verne Orr warns the growth diverts funds from other programs as the state projects a 20 million plus population and rising labor force.
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