Last lobbyist bonanza boosts politicians in Sacramento
In what may be their last chance, top lobbyists rush funds to campaigns in Sacramento. They pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into political efforts as the season nears,''
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1974
Page
16
In what may be their last chance, top lobbyists rush funds to campaigns in Sacramento. They pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into political efforts as the season nears,''
AP dispatch describes Houston Flournoy speaking at UC Davis about marijuana policy and campaign finance reforms ahead of Prop 9. He denies support for marijuana law changes and opposes being Reagan’s philosophical twin, while accusing Brown of hypocrisy over land developer funding. The piece notes Prop 9 lobbyist limits and lists major donors and committees.
Democrat Edmund Brown Jr visited his boyhood West Portal area for a tea hosted by his sister Cynthia Kelly. He spoke to local women about his background, endorsed marijuana penalties and Proposition 17, and noted the attorney general race should attract more media attention.
Los Angeles reports Gov. John Harmer outlines a four point program to relieve inflation and protect elderly homeowners. Measures include a sliding scale property tax exemption for homeowners over 62 with income under 15000, a 4 percent cut in state income taxes, a 1 percent state budget cut, and a state tax credit for interest on savings deposits. Harmer argues targeted relief could boost spending while trimming revenue.
State Senator W E Richardson pivots to a rubber caravan campaign for the US Senate, traveling through Stockton, Tulare, Atwater, Madera, and Fresno with motor homes. He greets little more than 250 voters daily, largely GOP stalwarts, while reporters and cameras follow each stop amid Cranston's lead.
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