Is California Ready for Lotto-Care?

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California voters earmarked the State Lottery for education. But Governor Schwarzenegger wants to lease it to a private operator, claiming that increased profits would help subsidize health care reform. The teachers’ unions don’t like the idea and neither do Indian tribes with gambling compacts. Tonight: a report on progress—or the lack of it—in Sacramento.

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In January, Governor Schwarzenegger made national headlines by proposing universal health insurance in California and there was talk of creating a national model. After months of wrangling in Sacramento, he offered a legislative proposal yesterday. It would still require that every Californian buy health insurance. It would change the formulas for employer participation.  The big news has to do with the state lottery. 

Guests:

• Mike Zapler: Reporter for the San Jose Mercury News
• David Carroll: Research Director for the California Budget Project
• Peter Harbage: Independent Consultant
• Jamie Court: President, Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights

Links:

• The State of Working California, 1979 to 2006 (PDF)
• The Hidden Costs Californians Pay (newamerica.net)
• Schwarzenegger would lease out lottery to fund health care (San Jose Mercury News)
• Prop 103
• Pros and Cons of Catastrophic Health Insurance

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Warren Olney

Considered the dean of Southern California broadcast journalists, Warren tackles the issues Southern Californians care about. Expanding that concept, To the Point deals with issues of national concern and is on air in most major metropolitan markets across the country. On any day, you’ll hear a fast-paced, news-based talk show featuring multiple perspectives on a single major issue, with Newsmaker and Reporters Notebook features, as well. 

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