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Page 2 News The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 CA propositions explained By Nicolas Watson Reporter It’s that time again. Everywhere you look, signs, posters, door-to-door campaigners, TV ads, radio ads - it seems like it starts earlier each election cycle. It can all be so confusing! Here’s what you need to know about all those propositions that ads won’t shut up about. Proposition 1 Proposition 1 seeks to enshrine the right to an abortion in the California State Constitution following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court. While the right is already protected by state law, fears of legal intervention by the courts or undermining by the State Legislature have driven this proposition forward, to ensure that the right to an abortion is absolutely enshrined in California’s constitution. Proposition 26 Proposition 26 seeks to legalize in-person sports betting within the four horse-track casinos across the state. The proposition would also permit tribal casinos to offer new games, such as roulette and a wide variety of dice games. While it doesn’t directly tax tribes, due to the sovereignty, it requires tribes to reimburse the state for the costs of enforcement of regulation. The question is whether the measure will actually generate revenue for the state, which could be redirected to other departments and needs, such as education or healthcare, bolstering the state’s income. Proposition 27 One you’ve probably heard a decent amount about, proposition 27 seeks to allow tribes and online sports betting companies to offer online sports betting to people outside of tribal lands. This would include well-known companies, such as Draft Kings and FanDuel. The concern is that these massive corporations could drive smaller companies and tribal operations out of business through their sheer size and resources, potentially starving tribes of a potential source of income. Of course, the state would also make a considerable amount of money in fees from the legalization of online sports betting, where the money has been pledged to fight homelessness, as well as 15% to go to tribes that aren’t involved directly in sports betting. Proposition 28 Substantially less controversial than proposition 27, proposition 28 seeks to allocate more funds for arts and music education across the state, sending 1% of the funds from the prop. 98 minimum funding guarantee to arts and music education programs. In real money terms, it’s an estimated billion dollars across the entire state. Proposition 29 Yet another dialysis clinic proposition. It seems there’s always something to do with them on the ballot. Third time’s the charm for the combined union groups seeking to increase transparency in the newly booming industry. The proposition would require all dialysis clinics to have at least one physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant on site or available for immediate contact via telemedicine. It also requires clinics to report patient infection data to the state, as well as prohibits clinics from reducing or denying service to anyone regardless of insurance status. Proposition 30 Proposition 30 targets the ultra-rich of California, imposing a 1.75% personal income tax increase on anyone with an income above $2 million in order to generate revenue to fund California’s switch to zero-emission electric vehicles and fight against increasingly damaging and deadly wildfires. The tax is expected to generate between $3.5 billion to $5 billion annually if put into place. Proposition 31 Proposition 31 seeks to uphold a previous ban on certain flavored tobacco products. The list includes flavored cigarettes, e-cigarettes, pods for vape pens, tank-based systems, and chewing tobacco. The law was originally intended to keep flavored tobacco products out of the hands of kids and teens, who have seen rising usage rates across the state. The law, however, was unable to go into effect due to tobacco companies calling this referendum, putting the enforcement of the law on hiatus until this referendum is decided. ANTHONY VASQUEZ/THE RIP
Page 3 News The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 Despite controversy, new non-credit courses will go By Anthony Vasquez Editor-in-Chief At the BC curriculum committee meeting Oct. 20, a new non-credit certificate program was approved after weeks of contentious discussion. Two non-credit online courses, along with a certificate were initially proposed at the Bakersfield College Curriculum Committee meeting last month. On Oct. 6. Dr. Oliver Rosales, a professor of history proposed the courses under the program titled the “César E. Chávez Leadership Certificate of Completion.” The proposed courses were then brought to a halt when participants of the Curriculum Committee questioned the course’s merits and the approval of the courses was then removed from the committee’s agenda. Rosales stated in his proposal to the committee that these courses involve the study of Cesar E. Chavez and others who were involved in the farm worker movement. An emphasis was placed on this course through the fact that this course aimed to represent various historical landmarks that are located throughout the Bakersfield College service region. The courses were found to hold interest by Kern Community College District Chancellor Sonya Christian, as Rosales includes in his program an outline report for the committee that states, “Chancellor Christian has an interest in seeing this program offered in Delano for our dual enrollment students. The program is a unique opportunity to provide an engaging learning opportunity for our dual enrollment students in Delano, as well as the potential to grow in enrollment and become a model for innovation in place-based education.” Although its proposal shows interest, the Renegade Institute for Liberty at BC shared an online statement on its social media platform that stated its perspective on the proposal, “As California moves forward directing college districts to institute a political litmus test, KCCD Chancellor Sonya Christian is demanding new courses and a certificate program to learn about the virtues of the local left wing UFW political machine. Should BC spend tax dollars to provide UFW activist training classes?” The people have spoken By Eduardo Martinez Reporter A packed Curriculum committee meeting at the Levan Center on Oct. 20 resulted in the passage of the César E. Chávez Leadership Certificate of Completion, which includes two noncredit courses. The room was filled with committee members, concerned citizens and police officers. Because so many people wanted to comment on the proposed courses, they were only allotted one minute to speak. Public comments took nearly an hour to complete. The vast majority of speakers came out to support the courses. A local history teacher said that these classes should not be considered controversial as they would explore the rich history of farming in Kern County. She believed the resistance to teaching these courses is due to the potential negative exposure of people in power. History professor at BC Olivia Garcia, who helped co-author the following courses, said to have in faith in that the courses will be taught in way that is fair. Maria Romero, an educator over 25 years, said she feels a sense of identity, community and pride in these proposed courses. “There’s nothing partisan about that… Culture should not be suffocated. I urge committee to approve these courses.” Rudy Salas and Dolores Huerta both sent speakers on their behalf to voice their support for the courses. One public speaker did not approve the courses. Local radio talk show host Terry Maxwell said BC should be a place of learning and he considers these courses indoctrination. Maxwell hopes that the courses will give all positions of César E. Chávez, especially his stance against immigration. Most of the 20 speakers who provided public comments supported the courses and certificate in history and culture. The curriculum committee voted pass them through with a few no votes and abstentions. Now these courses will go to the KCCD for final approval.
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