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Candidates for 5th Senate District Seat Debate Health-Related Measures on November Ballot
Sen. Michael Machado (D-Stockton) and Republican challenger Gary Podesto, who is the mayor of Stockton, on Wednesday at a voter forum held a “polite and detailed discussion” on “big issues,” including two health-related ballot measures, the Stockton Record reports.
Measure To Fund Stem Cell Research Could Have Nationwide Implications
California could “potentially se[t] the nation on a new course” on stem cell research by “overthrow[ing] three years of cautiously crafted national policy” if state residents approve Proposition 71, a bond measure on the Nov. 2 statewide ballot to fund human stem cell research, the Christian Science Monitor reports.
Supporters, Opponents Address Measure To Fund Mental Health Services
The Ventura County Star on Friday examined arguments for and against Proposition 63, a measure on the Nov. 2 statewide ballot that would increase taxes by 1% for state residents with taxable annual incomes of more than $1 million to fund mental health programs.
Lockyer Subpoenas Three Flu Shot Distributors in Price Gouging Investigation
Attorney General Bill Lockyer (D) on Friday subpoenaed three Southern California-based flu shot distributors as part of an investigation into alleged price gouging by companies selling flu vaccine amid a national shortage, the Los Angeles Times reports.
States Lack Ability To Distribute Prescription Drugs, Vaccines in Event of Bioterrorist Attack
Most states lack the ability to distribute “push packs” of prescription drugs, vaccines and other medical supplies from a national stockpile to local communities in the event of a bioterrorist attack, according to a report prepared by Democratic staff on the House Homeland Security Committee, the AP/Boston Globe reports.
CalPERS Recommends Upholding Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage Law
CalPERS, the nation’s third-largest purchaser of health benefits, on Friday said it supports a “yes” vote on Proposition 72, the Sacramento Bee reports.
National, Coordinated Strategy To Combat Obesity Needed, Report Says
CDC should become the nation’s “command and control center” to manage the obesity problem by coordinating programs between state and federal agencies, according to a report released Wednesday by the Trust for America’s Health, USA Today reports.
Congressional Candidate Airs Advertisement Critical of Opponent’s Opposition To Abortion Rights
Democratic congressional candidate Gabe Castillo this week began airing an advertisement on cable television stations that addresses Republican Dan Lungren’s opposition to abortion rights, the Sacramento Bee reports.
San Francisco Chronicle Examines Ballot Measure To Fund Mental Health Programs
The San Francisco Chronicle on Friday examined Proposition 63, a measure on the Nov. 2 statewide ballot that would increase taxes by 1% for state residents with taxable annual incomes of more than $1 million to fund mental health programs statewide.
Bond Measure To Fund Children’s Hospitals, Other Ballot Measures Receive Limited Public Attention
Proposition 61, a bond measure on the Nov. 2 statewide ballot that would provide funding for children’s hospitals, and three other initiatives have “received so little attention that no recent public polls have been conducted to gauge their chances of success,” the Los Angeles Times reports.