Legislature Progress Toward California Budget Impasse
A three week lapse in California's fiscal year without a budget strains services as lawmakers vie for a responsible plan. The Governor must sign by June 30, with a budget reality check looming. repeated delays push reliance on short term loans and political negotiations dominated by party leaders and a small conference committee.
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the Central
California Department of Corrections
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Youth and Adult Correctional Agency
Robert Presley
Joint Budget Conference
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San Joaquin
Kiwanis Division 33 Meets, Hosts Two Programs in Shafter
Kiwanis Division 33 plus Shafter club gathered for the July 16 meeting with Tehachapi members attending. Richard Beckey of Wormsworth Inc discussed worm castings as plant food and a cost effective liquid extract. Dr Hagid H Michael of National Health Services spoke on health access in Kern County including Buttonwillow Wasco Taft Delano Shafter and Bakersfield with Health for All and sliding scale ins.
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Nevada
Hawaii
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis Club of
Shafter
Kern County
Tehachapi
Shafter Club
Richard Beckey
Wormsworth Inc
Hagid H. Michael
National Health Services, Inc
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Lerdo
Los Angeles Ave
Buttonwillow
Lost Hills
Wasco
Taft
Delano
Bakersfield
California UI tax surge pushes 2004 costs higher
California officials announce a more than 2 billion increase in employer paid unemployment insurance taxes for 2004, about a 74 percent rise per worker, making the state’s UI tax rate the highest in the nation. The reform push includes eligibility tightening, payroll data security, and temporary benefit freezes to restore solvency amid a depleted trust fund.
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EDD
California
California Chamber of Commerce
UI Fund
Chamber
UI Trust Fund
Alert Magazine
Child tax credits bring extra cash to families
About 25 million American families will receive an IRS check in coming weeks as a result of a new law raising the Child Tax Credit. The checks, an advance on 2002 returns, can be up to 400 dollars per child. Expert Steve Rhode urges using a thirds rule to save, reduce debt, and still enjoy a third of the windfall.
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Steve Rhode
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