State needs 375 million aid for California public schools
Long Beach School Superintendent W Odie Wright told the Assembly Ways and Means subcommittee on school finance that California neglects urban districts by not sharing 50 percent of public education costs. He cited inflation and a 10 percent cut in state funding this year, urging $375 million in new aid for California public schools.
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Demos Hit Hysteria as Drug Penalties Hiked
The California Assembly passed a Wakefield bill to raise penalties for selling dangerous drugs to up to life in prison on first or second offenses and 15 years to life for a third conviction. Critics called it punitive and warned of higher costs while proponents said the changes target narcotics offenders.
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Ways and Means
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Alan Sietoty
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Robert E. Badham
Newport Beach
California divorc e law overhaul clears committee
In Sacramento the Senate Finance Committee approved a major revision of California divorce law removing grounds such as adultery drunkenness and extreme mental cruelty. The plan by Sen Donald Grunsky would place marital issues in counseling and require counties to establish family reconciliation divisions with alimony and community property awards based on need and economics. The measure passed the committee without opposition though concerns were raised about staff costs for counseling offices.
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Senate Finance Committee
California
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California keeps border inspections with streamlined stations
The State Agriculture Department scrapped a five year plan to phase out its 18 border inspection stations. Director Jerry W. Fieldee said stations will stay open under a modified plan after county agricultural commissioners objected to closures. Stations will adapt to today’s travel mix as tourists arrive more by air, yet continue screening for plant pests and diseases.
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State Agriculture Department
Jerry W. Fieldee
California
Bill Would Let Tax Payers Direct To Parties
A Democratic senator introduced a bill in Sacramento to let taxpayers designate $1 of their income tax payment to the political party of their choice. Sen. Alfred H. Long of Monterey Park said rising campaign costs force candidates to seek funds from special interest groups.
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Sacramento
Alfred H. Long
Monterey Park
Long Beach Schools Face Cuts Without More State Aid
A district spokesman warned that major reductions in Long Beach's public education program could occur next year if state aid does not rise. Potential measures include shortening the junior and senior high school day from seven to six periods, with students receiving fewer electives. Other trims could affect maintenance, capital outlay, curriculum, and staff while the boardUses taxing power to protect the current program.
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Hinze
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