Procunier Named Parole Board Chief Amid Reform Talks
Raymond Procunier, longtime corrections official, appointed chairman of the California Adult Authority by Gov. Brown. He supports early releases under the indeterminate sentence system while resisting repeal, and will push faster release for inmates who stay out of trouble. Jerry Enomoto named prisons chief at $37,212 annually.
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Californians Face Astronomical Tax Hikes If Public Employee Strike Right Is Enacted
City leaders across California warned at a League of California Cities news conference that SB275 would allow state and local public employees to strike and would create binding arbitration. They argued this could trigger astronomical tax increases, cut vital services, and broaden bargaining to include service levels and work shifts. They urged possible referenda to repeal the measure if needed.
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Labels harm children by oversimplifying needs, HEW report
A HEW funded Vanderbilt study led by Nicholas Hobbs finds labels like handicapped and retarded can mask real needs and rob children of services, though classification can aid access in some cases. It cites examples of Jane John and Bill to illustrate harms and potential uses.
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Dean postpones $100000 speaking tour
Convicted Watergate conspirator John Dean postponed three scheduled talks after learning his mother-in-law was seriously ill. He canceled Illinois State University in Normal and rescheduled Central Michigan University and Oakland University appearances for later in the month. Dean has charged 3500 to 4000 dollars per appearance and faces mixed campus reactions.
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