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Newspaper
Mesa Tribune
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1994
Page
10
County officials press the Legislature for 10 million to cover rising medical costs for low income residents and to bridge a 22 million gap. Critics note long-running revenue problems from heavy reliance on property taxes and a 1 billion drop in county assessed value.
A GAO study finds 50,000 small communities account for 90 percent of water quality violations with some major cities lacking adequate filtration. CDC data show nearly 1 million illnesses and 900 deaths yearly from contaminated water, largely from fecal bacteria, while debates grow over phasing out chlorine as a disinfectant.
The Houston Post reports on viatical settlements where investors buy a dying patient’s life policy at a discount and collect full policy value after death. Texas Rep. Warren Chisum promotes profits up to 27 percent while owning life policies on six AIDS victims. Fellow legislator Glen Maxey backs regulation. critics warn of ethical harms amid support from AIDS groups and insurers considering guidelines.
A Texas legislator Warren Chisum leads a conservative bloc to reinstate criminal penalties for sodomy as part of a major penal code overhaul. He opposes AIDS programs and hate crime protections, arguing against sex education seen as promoting homosexuality, while critics accuse him of monetary interest in prolonging the epidemic.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Molly Ivins is noted for her sharp Texas political commentary, shaping public discourse with bold opinions and a distinctive voice.
Marilyn Geewax argues for subsidized housing to promote ownership, jobs, and wealth. Programs by GE Capital Mortgage Insurance and Fannie Mae offer three percent down to qualified buyers who complete ownership courses. Habitat for Humanity requires a year of classes before possession, teaching budgeting and home maintenance.
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