State GovernmentContraception Coverage Still Required in California Despite SCOTUS RulingJune 30, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe U.S. Supreme Court’s “Hobby Lobby” decision will only have a limited effect in California because it does not affect a 15-year-old California law that requires health insurance plans to include birth control. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSchool-Based Dental Care In California Works, Study SaysJune 30, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA new study of a California program says bringing basic dental services to schools can gets care to people who need it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Paid Family Leave Program Expansion Starts July 1June 27, 2014 | Max PringleA law that extends California’s paid family leave benefit to people caring for grandchildren, grandparents, siblings and in-laws will go into effect July 1. The original law took effect on the same day 10 years ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: New Sentencing Ballot Measure, State Help For Food IndustryJune 26, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia voters will decide this fall whether some low-level drug and theft offenses should be tried as misdemeanors instead of felonies. Meanwhile, the Legislature and Board of Equalization are pushing policies to help the food industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePre-Hospice Program Offers Alternative End of Life CareJune 25, 2014A new program on Sutter Health focuses on patients before they enter into hospice.
State GovernmentCalifornia Audit Finds Dozens Of Women Prisoners Were Sterilized IllegallyJune 19, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA California State Audit has concluded that the sterilization of dozens of women prisoners were done in violation of informed consent laws. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMental Health Care Advocates Call For Parity In Public Health ServicesJune 19, 2014 | Max PringleAdvocates say the mentally ill do not receive the same level of service in California’s public health system as people who use other medical services. And they’re asking state officials to change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Whooping Cough Epidemic Hits Infants HardestJune 17, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health officials recommend people ‘cocoon’ infants by surrounding them with people vaccinated for whooping cough. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSugary Beverage Health Warning Label Bill Stalls In AssemblyJune 17, 2014 | Max PringleDon't expect to see a warning label on sugary beverages in California - at least not now. Legislation to mandate them has died at the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Home Healthcare Workers Get Budget WinJune 12, 2014 | Katie Orr California lawmakers are rejecting a budget proposal by Governor Jerry Brown that would cap the number of hours home healthcare workers can be paid for. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
