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Props 30, 38: What Happens to Public Education If They Fail?
This year's state budget is balanced on the passage of Governor Brown's Proposition 30 in next month's election. We hear what it means and how it compares to Prop 38.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenThis year's state budget is balanced on the passage of Governor Brown's Proposition 30 in next month's election. If it fails, there will be massive cuts in K-12 and higher education. Opponents call that "civic terrorism." Others say, never mind, it's about saving the public schools. We hear what it means from LA to Sacramento and how it compares to another school funding measure, Proposition 38. Also, remembering Catherine Davis, the 81-year old murder victim who was a loving mother at her "writer's villa" up near the Hollywood sign. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, will last night's debate change the momentum of the presidential campaign?
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3 storiesPublic Education and Next Month's Election
Two measures on next month's statewide ballot would provide new money for public schools. Proposition 38 is sponsored by LA attorney Molly Munger and backed by the State PTA . It would increase income taxes on all but the poorest Californians to raise $10 billion a year for K through 12 education.
Read the story26 minRemembering Hollywood Den Mother Catherine Davis
Recent stories have reported the death of Sons of Anarchy actor Johnny Lewis. He struggled with drugs and mental health issues, and was involved in several criminal cases.
Read the story6 minTaking Stock of the First Debate
In last night's debate , Mitt Romney was an aggressive challenger, not afraid to accuse a sitting President of not telling the truth. The consensus is that an aggressive Romney won the debate against Barack Obama , a President who was defensive and lacking in energy.
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