Some of the prominent interest groups divided over how to extend Gov. Jerry Brown’s Proposition 30 tax increases next year are in discussions and working toward putting up a unified front, according to one consultant.
Following a series of meetings, proponents of the various tax-extension proposals say they are exploring a compromise that would raise money into a special fund to pay for schools and colleges as well as healthcare programs. Involved in the talks are the Service Employees International Union, California Teachers Association, California Hospital Association and the California Medical Association.
The organizations began speaking over the last few weeks but have yet to put together a draft.
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