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Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
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1. State Budget-The Sequel VO/SOT
Just weeks after completing the state budget, state sales and income tax revenues are falling below their forecast levels. The reduced revenue leaves the state billions short from a balanced budget. In response, the Governor will meet tomorrow with the state's legislative leaders, (the so-called Big 5) to re-open budget talks that could include more spending cuts, borrowing, or tax increases. Efforting soundbites and video in preview of tomorrow's meeting.
2. Concerns over Jobless Benefits Fund VO/SOT
The Assembly Insurance and Budget Subcommittee #4 will hold an informational hearing to investigate solvency concerns about the state's Unemployment Insurance Fund, which is supported by an employer-based tax. Efforting soundbites and video.
2. Public Anxious VO/SOT
Three public and private public policy research groups discuss public anxiety about California budget problems, national security, the financial industry meltdown, housing and government leadership. Efforting soundbites and video.
3. Political Practices VO/SOT
California Political Practices Commission staff will discuss a proposal to allow state government agencies to legally spend money on communications with voters about pending ballot measures, a practice currently prohibited, as long as they provide fair, impartial facts. Efforting soundbites and video.
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Matsui Speaks- U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui speaks at John F. Kennedy High School in Sacramento, discussing her responsibilities as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Discharge Fees -- State Water Board considers adopting emergency regulations to increase fees paid by people who discharge waste into state waters by a total of $18.4 million to cover a projected deficit in the Waste Discharge Permit Fund.
Ballots Mailed -Secretary of State's Office begins mailing ballots to million so of Californians for the Nov. 4 general election.
Health Benefits -- Health benefits workshop, sponsored by the California Health Benefits Review Program, provides information about health insurance.
Algebra -- Commission on Teacher Credentialing discusses teacher certification for Algebra I.
GOVERNOR'S SCHEDULE
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is in
LEGISLATURE'S SCHEDULE
Lawmakers are in recess until Dec. 1.
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