What You Need To Know About That Controversial Ballot Initiative On Dialysis Clinics’ Profits
The ballot measure capping dialysis clinics' profits has drawn much attention as one of the most expensive battles. In other news, are you confused about all the propositions that will be on the ballots? Local groups offer help sorting it all out.
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Understanding How Prop. 8 Would Affect The Dialysis Industry
California voters have 11 ballot measures to consider this midterm election and you've likely seen some of the television ads for a few of them. One of the more controversial propositions has received a ton of money and attention on TV, and many people remain confused on what a "yes" or "no" vote means. CapRadio Health Care Reporter Sammy Caiola discusses the pros and cons of Proposition 8, which is a measure intended to regulate dialysis clinic spending. (10/23)
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San Joaquin County Measure B Would Tax Cannabis To Support Childhood Programs
Voters in San Joaquin County will decide this election whether to tax cannabis businesses, but elected officials in the county are divided. Measure B would impose a 3.5 to 8 percent tax on all commercial cannabis businesses. In the first year 30 percent of the revenue would go towards childhood programs, increasing to 50 percent after five years. San Joaquin County Supervisors split 3-2 in support of the measure. (Ibarra, 10/23)
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McGeorge Law School Hosts California Initiative Forum 2018 To Explain Ballot Measures
McGeorge School of Law will host a California Initiative Forum where students and faculty will discuss the 11 propositions on the 2018 ballot. Associate dean Mary-Beth Moylan returns to Insight to preview the event and go over the measures that might be hardest for voters to understand.You can attend the California Initiative Forum at McGeroge School of Law on Wed. Oct. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (10/23)