The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Fire survivors express relief for state tax exemption on PG&E settlement funds
A new law gives a state income tax exemption to survivors of the Camp Fire, North Bay Fires and Butte Fire who qualified for settlement money from PG&E. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1249 into law at the end of September. It will also refund any state taxes previously paid on the settlement money.
— Jamie Jiang, NSPR
AG Bonta unveils guidance for proposed housing in wildfire-prone areas
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced new guidance for local governments to use when evaluating proposed housing developments in fire-prone areas. The guidelines unveiled Monday are intended to be part of the environmental review process for new construction.
— CapRadio Staff
Five California tribes collaborate to protect marine ecosystems
California’s Ocean Protection Council recently approved nearly $4 million for a collaboration between the state and five tribes to protect marine ecosystems, according to The Associated Press. The Tribal Marine Stewards Network was founded by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, Resighini Rancheria, Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, and Kashia Band of Pomo Indians.
— Adia White, NSPR
Prop. 28 would increase funding for arts education
Proposition 28 on the November ballot would beef up funding for arts education in school districts — especially those with more low-income students. California currently guarantees that about 40% of the state’s general fund goes to education. Prop. 28 would add 1% to that and dedicate it to arts instruction. For next year, that comes out to about an additional $1 billion. Read more about all seven of the state’s ballot propositions.
— Joe Hong, CalMatters
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In case you missed it
- Hay shortage is costing North State farmers — NSPR
- What's On The Ballot? Here's a look at California's 2022 Propositions — CapRadio
- California offers to reduce imports of Colorado River water — CalMatters
- California wells are running dry, low-income and rural communities are hit the hardest — NSPR
- Another lawsuit against Roseburg Forest Co. for negligence leading to the Mill Fire — NSPR
- Dixie Fire restoration work continues in Lassen Volcanic National Park — NSPR
- Yuba City mosque works to send $20,000 to Pakistan flood victims — NSPR
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