Reagan Criticizes Judge Over Welfare Tax-Return Ruling
California Governor Reagan denounces Superior Court Judge Gallagher for blocking state and local welfare officials from inspecting recipients income tax returns without consent. The decision delays welfare reforms seen as a tool to verify eligibility, drawing sharp rebukes from Reagan and a call for immediate appellate action by Attorney General Evelle Younger.
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County departments seek $10.7 million bump in 1972-73 budget
Supervisors on Thursday reviewed 10 new departmental requests totaling a $10.7 million net spending rise from last year. When combined with 59 recent requests, the proposed increase reaches $13.3 million above current allowances, though CAO analysis could trim figures before the May 2 budget presentation. A key item is the Health Department asking for a $6.8 million rise and 528 staff, while the board also weighs delaying the Health Services Agency merger to July 1 to allow time to appoint a new director.
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State pacts re evaluated in dispute
SACRAMENTO The State Water Resources Control Board ordered a reevaluation of 31 million in contracts tentatively awarded to Engineering Science Inc. ESI faced scrutiny over a possible moonlighting link to former chairman Kerry Mulligan who resigned amid bribery indictments. The board asked staff to review water quality control planning contracts in the Los Angeles Santa Clara and Tulare basins while final actions proceed. Mulligan denied paid consulting and did not attend the meeting.
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Bill would raise tax limit on school bonds
Senator Dennis E. Carpenter introduces a bill in Sacramento to raise the bond issuance limit for school districts to seven percent of taxable property value, requiring a two thirds vote of local residents.
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Redistricting plan reported progressing
Senate Republican and Democratic leaders said progress was made Thursday in drawing up new districts for this year's elections. Senate Majority Leader George Moscone described the session as cleaning up technical and statistical issues and noted cooperation. A detailed plan would be shown to both parties on Monday.
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Jury list assailed in Davis case
Angela Davis defense called eight statisticians led by Prof. Bradley Efron of Stanford to support that juror pools based on income bias the panel. They argued voter registration correlates with income, suggesting bias if jurors are drawn from the registration list rather than the general population.
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Reagan aide charged with softening safety probe findings
SACRAMENTO UPI Assembly Democratic Leader Jack Fenton charged a Reagan administration official tried to soften the results of a Finance Department probe into the Division of Industrial Safety. The report said morale was low and manpower money and equipment were lacking while management discouraged whistleblowing. Agriculture Secretary Earl Coke presented the report and was accused of highlighting budget concerns while omitting cases where large manufacturers avoided enforcement. The report was released by the select committee Fenton chaired.
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Wednesday Night Safety Reporting Gap Cited
Wednesday night employees sometimes did not report safety violations due to anticipated lack of management support. This remark highlights a perceived barrier to reporting within the division and points to concerns about supervision and organizational backing.
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Oil Depletion Tax Cut Proposal Sparks California Debate
California oil firms face elimination of a 22 percent oil depletion allowance under a measure introduced Thursday. The proposal aims to reshape tax incentives amid ongoing energy policy discussions.
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