Emerald B.'s blog
Prop 21 Promises to Save Our State Parks
What will Proposition 21 mean for our state parks and wildlife programs?
California Secretary of State Voter Guide
Source: ANALYSIS BY THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST
http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/pdf/english/21-title-summ-analysis.pdf
"Is Prop 26, Prop 23's 'evil twin'?" By Emerald Behrens
Proposition 26
Requires That Certain State and Local Fees Be Approved by Two-Thirds Vote. Fees Include Those That Address Adverse Impacts on Society or the Environment Caused by the Fee-Payer's Business. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
League of Women Voters Summary:
California Governor Debate Brings Arrest and Controversy by Emerald Behrens
Everyone seems to know about the major race between Jerry Brown—the Democrat running for Governor and Meg Whitman—the Republican candidate who has now spent $140 million for her campaign.
But there are more than two people running for the gubernatorial race, however not many people know who they are.
Mad as Hell Doctors speak at Chico State
Right now, 50 million Americans are without Health Insurance and according to the American Journal of Public Health, “More than 44,000 adults die every year from lack of health coverage.”
Last night, the Mad as Hell Doctors spoke out about this crisis at Chico State, where audience members packed the Harlen Adams Theatre.
"DREAM Act" Reported on: 9.15.2010
How will the DREAM Act affect thousands of immigrant students waiting to go to college?
Summary from National Immigration Law Center www.NILC.org :
Headlines and Information 9.13.2010 by Emerald Behrens
Summary of Headlines:
• Proposition 23
Will Prop. 23 mean the end of clean energy jobs and future in California? What IS Prop. 23?
• Chico Unified Teachers Association
Teachers rallied at the Chico City Plaza and the City Hall urging action on a long awaited contract dispute.
Student and Young Adult Health Report 9.10.2010 by Emerald Behrens
Summary
Young adults need to know their options for health care. Since they are the largest un-insured age group (age 21-30) medical care is largely out of reach for them.
Student and Young Adult Health Report By Emerald Behrens, KZFR 9.10.2010
Summary
Young adults need to know their options for health care. Since they are the largest un-insured age group (age 21-30) medical care is largely out of reach for them.



