Wasteful California consultant spending questioned by lawmakers
California state government allegedly wasted millions since 1966 on consultant work. The Joint Legislative Audit Committee chair Vincent Thomas cites about 32 million in five years, with potential savings of up to 20 million if work were done by state employees. Departments of Water Resources, Public Works, Education and others led spending on courses, planning, and control.
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Senate panel rejects citizen pollution suit bills
California Senate committees rejected AB838 by James A. Hayes and AB685 by Edwin Zberg to let private citizens sue polluters. Supporters argued safeguards against frivolous suits. opponents warned of harassment of farmers and industry. The bills failed to reach the needed seven votes, earning only five in the committee voice vote led by Chairman Alfred Song.
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Monterey Park
Carleson seeks halt to welfare reform aid challenge
Sacramento welfare chief Robert Carleson asked the California Supreme Court to halt a Sacramento Superior Court case over the flat fifty dollar allowance for work related expenses of welfare mothers. Welfare rights groups say the deduction unfairly discriminates against mothers with higher costs not covered by the standard deduction.
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Reapportionment Contract Sparks Assembly Critique
Assembly leaders defend a $200,000 reapportionment data contract awarded without bids to American Computer Resources. The firm’s officers include William Butcher, brother-in-law to the Democratic caucus chairman, and former Assembly staffers Low and Bamberg. Critics question conflicts of interest and bid procedures.
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Garden Grove
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Democrats sharpen plan for California redistricting
Senate Democrats finalized their reapportionment plan with Republican support possibly, setting Thursday as floor vote time. The measure alters James Pratt's district to reduce his black constituency while preserving a large black population, creating new minority districts and pairing GOP senators Milton Marks and Peter Behr in a single district, prompting potential intra party battles. Waxman proposes a constitutional bypass to redraw districts without Gov Reagan approval, aiming to avoid court battles if Republicans reject Democratic lines. Assembly talks continue behind closed doors as Republicans reject the latest Democratic blueprint.
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