Prop 38 - School Vouchers

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Prop 38 on the statewide ballot would provide vouchers to send kids to private schools at public expense. Teachers unions are going all out to defeat it-but the measure also has divided supporters of the voucher idea. We'll get the background today. We'll also ask LA County Supervisors and Union leaders if a strike against county health facilities tomorrow can be avoided. Newsmaker: This is the last day for Californians to register for November's election so they can cast votes for presidential candidates, state legislators, ballot propositions and various local matters. Secretary of State Bill Jones is conducting a program he calls "Midnight Madness" to get more of those who are eligible to sign up. Proposition 38 Debate
Prop 38 on the statewide ballot would provide vouchers to send kids to private schools at public expense. Teachers unions are going all out to defeat it-but the measure also has divided supporters of the voucher idea. We'll get the background today. We'll also ask LA County Supervisors and Union leaders if a strike against county health facilities tomorrow can be avoided.
  • Newsmaker: This is the last day for Californians to register for November's election so they can cast votes for presidential candidates, state legislators, ballot propositions and various local matters. Secretary of State Bill Jones is conducting a program he calls "Midnight Madness" to get more of those who are eligible to sign up.
  • Proposition 38 Debate

Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producer:

Frances Anderton