TAX SHOWDOWN: LA Voters to Decide on Half-Cent Hike for Fire Department

TAX SHOWDOWN: LA Voters to Decide on Half-Cent Hike for Fire Department

Los Angeles voters will decide this November on a proposed half‑cent sales tax increase to fund the fire department. Supporters say it’s needed to hire firefighters, upgrade equipment, and cut response times, while critics warn it would raise already high taxes and disproportionately impact low‑income residents. ---------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms:    ---     The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broeske-and-musson/id1067972217] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1mTD1PhnoeXpOfNOwErmqy?si=e7be4623369d45d0] or wherever else you listen to podcasts.     ---   ‘Broeske [https://www.kmjnow.com/john-broeske/] & Musson [https://www.kmjnow.com/2016/01/25/christina-musson-biography/]'   Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ   | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BroeskeandMusson/] | Podcast [https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/broeske-musson-podcast/]| X [https://twitter.com/ChristinaKMJ] |    -   Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]    KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

TURN IT OFF! LAUSD Limits Classroom Screen Time

Los Angeles Unified is moving to sharply limit classroom screens, banning them entirely for its youngest students and capping use for older grades. Officials say the policy aims to boost focus and mental health, marking a major shift away from pandemic-era device dependence toward more traditional, in-person learning. ---------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms:    ---     The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broeske-and-musson/id1067972217] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1mTD1PhnoeXpOfNOwErmqy?si=e7be4623369d45d0] or wherever else you listen to podcasts.     ---   ‘Broeske [https://www.kmjnow.com/john-broeske/] & Musson [https://www.kmjnow.com/2016/01/25/christina-musson-biography/]'   Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ   | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BroeskeandMusson/] | Podcast [https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/broeske-musson-podcast/]| X [https://twitter.com/ChristinaKMJ] |    -   Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]    KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

MAMDANI'S NYC SWEEP: Progressive Wins Spark Questions of a Democratic Shift Left

Mamdani flexed major political influence in New York City’s primaries, sweeping all three races with his endorsed progressive candidates. Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier each won, with two defeating incumbent Democrats.  Is this a signal? Is the Democratic party taking a sharp shift left? ---------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms:    ---     The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broeske-and-musson/id1067972217] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1mTD1PhnoeXpOfNOwErmqy?si=e7be4623369d45d0] or wherever else you listen to podcasts.     ---   ‘Broeske [https://www.kmjnow.com/john-broeske/] & Musson [https://www.kmjnow.com/2016/01/25/christina-musson-biography/]'   Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ   | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BroeskeandMusson/] | Podcast [https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/broeske-musson-podcast/]| X [https://twitter.com/ChristinaKMJ] |    -   Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]    KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

BACK TO OFFICE, OUT THE DOOR? State Workers Warn of ‘Mass Exodus

California is pushing state employees back to the office four days a week beginning July 1, marking a major shift from pandemic-era telework. SEIU Local 1000 warns the mandate could trigger a “mass exodus,” with workers citing commuting costs, lost flexibility, and potential retirements or resignations. ---------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms:    ---     The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broeske-and-musson/id1067972217] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1mTD1PhnoeXpOfNOwErmqy?si=e7be4623369d45d0] or wherever else you listen to podcasts.     ---   ‘Broeske [https://www.kmjnow.com/john-broeske/] & Musson [https://www.kmjnow.com/2016/01/25/christina-musson-biography/]'   Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ   | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BroeskeandMusson/] | Podcast [https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/broeske-musson-podcast/]| X [https://twitter.com/ChristinaKMJ] |    -   Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]    KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

MORE PAY, LESS RELIEF? California’s Minimum Wage to go Up on July 1st

California’s minimum wage continues to rise, with many cities boosting pay July 1 beyond the state’s $16.90 hourly rate. Supporters say higher wages help workers keep up with soaring living costs.  But does it? California's "cost of living" policies puts it 11% higher than the national average. ---------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms:    ---     The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broeske-and-musson/id1067972217] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1mTD1PhnoeXpOfNOwErmqy?si=e7be4623369d45d0] or wherever else you listen to podcasts.     ---   ‘Broeske [https://www.kmjnow.com/john-broeske/] & Musson [https://www.kmjnow.com/2016/01/25/christina-musson-biography/]'   Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ   | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BroeskeandMusson/] | Podcast [https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/broeske-musson-podcast/]| X [https://twitter.com/ChristinaKMJ] |    -   Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]    KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.