Sacramento, Calif., Oct 27, 2005 / 22:00 pm
Catholic Charities of California announced Oct. 26 that it will oppose Proposition 76, which drastically changes the California budget process, and support Proposition 73, the Parental Notification Initiative.
It says Prop 76 would introduce “autopilot functions” in the budget that would automatically limit services for the poor.
"Rather than set down these automatic regulations, we encourage the Governor and the Legislature to work together to address the very real fiscal challenges faced by California," said Steve Pehanich, executive director of the board of directors.
At the same time, the organization voiced its support for Proposition 73, the Parental Notification Initiative, which would require that parents be informed before their underage daughters get an abortion.