Health CareCalifornia Legislature Passes Strict School Vaccine BillJune 29, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill mandating vaccines for most California school children is headed to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk.
Health CareCovered California Welcomes ACA RulingJune 25, 2015 | Katie OrrCovered California is welcoming the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
State GovernmentCalifornia Vaccine Bill Clears Major Legislative HurdleJune 25, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill mandating vaccinations for nearly all California school children drew passionate debate on the state Assembly floor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareDavis Police Warn Parents About Teens Abusing Cough MedicineJune 25, 2015(AP) - Davis Police are warning parents about an over-the-counter cold medicine that's been used recreationally by area teens.
Health CareSupreme Court Rules Obamacare Subsidies Are LegalJune 25, 2015The Supreme Court Thursday handed the Obama administration a major victory on health care, ruling 6-3 that nationwide subsidies called for in the Affordable Care Act are legal.
State GovernmentVote On California Right-To-Die Bill Delayed As Support LagsJune 24, 2015(AP) - A California lawmaker who wants to allow terminally ill patients to take life-ending drugs is postponing a vote on the contentious legislation as support lags.
State GovernmentCalifornia Must Change Tax Or Face Losing BillionsJune 22, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s Managed Care Organization tax is a federal revenue source that’s expected to bring in over $1 billion in the coming year. But the federal government says it must be changed. And that could affect consumers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAdvocates for Developmentally Disabled Furious Over BudgetJune 17, 2015 | Katie OrrAdvocates for the developmentally disabled are furious after being left out of this year’s California budget deal. They held a tense rally at the Capitol Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaCalifornia Extends Health Care To Undocumented ChildrenJune 16, 2015 | Katie OrrThousands of undocumented children living in California will be able to sign-up for health care coverage beginning next spring. The new program is part of a state budget deal announced Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAudit Finds Problems With Medi-Cal Managed Care SystemJune 16, 2015 | Katie OrrAn audit of the department that oversees Medi-Cal found inaccurate health plan information, thousands of unanswered calls and a lack of oversight. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
