Spending the "surplus." (California budget surplus)

Article Abstract:

California may have a budget surplus of almost $1 billion as it enters FY 1996. Budget watchers are already debating on how and where the surplus should be spent. Standard and Poor's Western region Managing Dir. Steve Zimmerman suggests that the surplus be used to boost state reserves, while economist Robert Arnold recommends that the amount be allocated for education, infrastructure and quality of life. Prof. John Ellwood suggests that decisions be postponed until Washington decides on proposals in the federal budget.

Analysis, Economic policy, California, State finance

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The health-care ballot

Article Abstract:

Two health care initiatives are pending in 1996 before California voters to regulate the finances and administration of managed health care, but they fail to address the structural problems created by for profit health care. Doctors complain of contractual restrictions and nurses cite falling levels of patient care in the managed care system. Health executives regard their curbs on excessive and useless procedures to contain costs as the cause of the doctors' dissatisfaction.

Usage, Economic aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Managed care plans (Medical care), Health maintenance organizations, Referendum, Referendums

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