State - On May 19th, Amador County voters will have the opportunity to vote on six budget-related propositions in a statewide special election. In a special series here on TSPN, we’ll bring you information on each ballot measure, what it means for California, and more specifically, how it affects Amador County. Today we discuss Proposition 1D, which would authorize reserve funds generated through annual tobacco revenue to pay for state health and human services programs, including foster care, Medicaid, and preschool programs. Currently, these funds are earmarked for First Five childhood development programs under the terms of Proposition 1O in 1998. Obvious opponents to this bill are those who support the First 5 program, whose revenue stream would essentially cease to exist under the five year limit of Proposition 1D. 80 percent of First Five money is distributed to county governments for similar programs, including government "school readiness" programs for pre-schoolers, Medicaid health coverage to children whose family income is above the cap for that program and government parent-education training. The California Democratic Party rejected a recommendation by their party’s leaders to support the measure and instead adopted a position of neutrality. Supporters include “Budget Reform Now,” a coalition of groups assembled by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to support the budget agreement and tax increases. “Budget Reform Now” has staged a large television ad campaign in support of Proposition 1D, claiming a blanket vote for all the propositions will lead to budget stabilization and holding politicians accountable for their actions. On May 19th, you’ll have the opportunity to vote on this and other contentious issues. Stay tuned for more information on the propositions in upcoming newscasts. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monday, 11 May 2009 00:28
Proposition 1D
State - On May 19th, Amador County voters will have the opportunity to vote on six budget-related propositions in a statewide special election. In a special series here on TSPN, we’ll bring you information on each ballot measure, what it means for California, and more specifically, how it affects Amador County. Today we discuss Proposition 1D, which would authorize reserve funds generated through annual tobacco revenue to pay for state health and human services programs, including foster care, Medicaid, and preschool programs. Currently, these funds are earmarked for First Five childhood development programs under the terms of Proposition 1O in 1998. Obvious opponents to this bill are those who support the First 5 program, whose revenue stream would essentially cease to exist under the five year limit of Proposition 1D. 80 percent of First Five money is distributed to county governments for similar programs, including government "school readiness" programs for pre-schoolers, Medicaid health coverage to children whose family income is above the cap for that program and government parent-education training. The California Democratic Party rejected a recommendation by their party’s leaders to support the measure and instead adopted a position of neutrality. Supporters include “Budget Reform Now,” a coalition of groups assembled by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to support the budget agreement and tax increases. “Budget Reform Now” has staged a large television ad campaign in support of Proposition 1D, claiming a blanket vote for all the propositions will lead to budget stabilization and holding politicians accountable for their actions. On May 19th, you’ll have the opportunity to vote on this and other contentious issues. Stay tuned for more information on the propositions in upcoming newscasts. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
