June 1998 Initiatives

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Election season is open and once again, Californian's face a large number of initiatives on the June ballot. WWLA looks at Prop 226 and 223. Prop 226 requires employers and unions to get specific permission from employees and members before using their contributions for political lobbying. Prop 223 governs school spending - it would limit administrative spending to 5% of revenues.
Mark Bucher: Orange County businessman, Chair of the Yes on Proposition 226 campaign. Dave Sickler: With the California Buildings and Constructions Trade Council, heading up organized labor's Los Angeles campaign to defeat 226. Peter Overby: National Public Radio reporter, covers campaign finance. John Scholman: Consultant on the Prop 223 Campaign Dennis Meyers: Legislative Advocate, Association of California School Administrators Jean Ross: Executive Director, California Budget Project David Fukutomi: Deputy Public Assistance Officer, Governor's Office of Emergency Services. Kenneth Hackett:

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producer:

Frances Anderton