California dog racing bill dies in committee
California Assembly panel rejects Assem blyman Leon Ralphs measure to legalize greyhound racing with pari mutuel betting in eight counties. Supporters vow ballot push, while opponents from horse racing and humane groups warn of negative impacts. Threats against Ralph noted, with law enforcement probing.
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Public workers rights bill gains Senate approval in California
Sacramento reports a landmark bill granting public employees the right to bargain collectively but not strike or binding arbitration. The Senate Governmental Organization Committee approved the measure 6 to 5 and sent it to Finance. The bill covers 1.5 million workers including teachers police and fire personnel, but leaves no method for resolving deadlocks.
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Chavez Backers Charge Brown Farm Bill Racist Policy
Sacramento AP report says Cesar Chavez supporters and three Chicano state assemblymen accuse Gov. Brown of enacting a racist farm labor bill aimed at shaping bargaining units on ranches. Brown and Rose Bird defend the proposal as nonracial and focused on valid labor issues.
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Deukmejian seeks Senate probe into Brown bid
Senate Republican leader George Deukmejian urged a Senate investigation into reports of political blackmail in Gov. Jerry Brown's 1974 campaign. He asked the Senate to delay confirming Tor Quinn as chairman of the State Air Resources Board amid questions about undisclosed tactics used to shield Brown.
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