First 5 L.A. To Add Programs, Accelerate Other Spending
The First 5 Commission of Los Angeles County has earmarked about $70 million for new programs and another $110 million for an accelerated spending timetable for existing programs. The changes follow a successful legal challenge against the state's attempt to divert about $1 billion in tobacco tax revenues from First 5 programs throughout California.
- "First 5 L.A. To Expand Services" (Payers & Providers, 7/26).