Voters Will Weigh In On Ballot Measure That Proposes Dialysis Industry Regs
The initiative qualified to appear on the November ballot. In local news from around California: Los Angeles cracks down on illegal marijuana dispensaries, and Oakland votes to appeal a ruling that overturned its ban on shipping coal.
Los Angeles Times:
Initiative To Regulate Dialysis Industry Qualifies For California's November Ballot
A ballot measure that would clamp down on the profits raked in by companies providing dialysis treatment will go before voters in November. The initiative, sponsored by the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers, would cap revenue for dialysis companies at 115% of the cost of direct patient care and treatment quality efforts, as determined by the initiative. (Mason, 5/31)
Los Angeles Times:
City Attorney Launches Crackdown On Illegal Pot Shops In Los Angeles
This year, California became the latest state to allow the farming and selling of marijuana for recreational use, opening doors to one of the largest markets in the world and marking a milestone for the cannabis industry. But with every high comes a low. As a limited number of licensed shops have tried to keep up with demand, illegal dispensaries have continued to do business, undercutting those playing by the rules. (Vives, 5/30)
KQED:
Oakland City Council Votes To Appeal Judge's Ruling Overturning Coal Ban
The Oakland City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to appeal a federal judge's ruling that overturned the city's ban on shipping coal through a proposed bulk cargo terminal adjacent to the Bay Bridge. ..."The council acted pursuant to the city’s police powers to ban the storage and handling of millions of tons of coal in West Oakland. Those activities pose a clear and demonstrable danger to Oakland residents, especially children whose health will be directly impacted by coal dust and other health and safety hazards related to a massive and inherently unsafe coal export operation." (Clyde, 5/30)