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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1977
Page
3
Gov Brown spoke to farmers in Bakersfield saying there are limits but pledging to direct state officials and resources to help drought affected growers. He noted the southern San Joaquin Valley water district reported no water earlier and said 30,000 acre feet have been provided this year.
Governor Brown urged federal aid and outlined state actions to assist farmers with low interest loans for wells and water projects. He pledged appointing a farmer as director of food and agriculture with cabinet access, and framed a plan to develop dams to balance northern and southern needs while supporting farming. He warned funds for freeway 41 and other projects must be carefully evaluated amid budget limits.
The compromise measure backed by Assemblyman Richard Robinson would limit required workers compensation coverage for domestic employees. It applies to home owners and renters with comprehensive policies, targeting workers who earn at least $100 from a single employer in a three week period and who work a minimum of hours. The proposal aims to close gaps that left millions of homeowners and renters without coverage under the prior law.
Federal energy officials propose a 34 cent per barrel price increase for California heavy sulfur crude and outline disposal options including barter with higher quality Indonesian crude or expanding refinery capacity. Representative Hannaford hails the plan as overdue while noting refinery limits and environmental concerns. Public hearings are set for April 1 in Washington and April 15 in San Francisco.
Senate approves measure to extend parole board decision time from three to six months under a fixed-term sentencing framework that ends the indeterminate system. Parole board officials had argued a one year decision period would be needed, as the law takes effect July 1.
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