State GovernmentLooking For Solutions On Banking And MarijuanaJuly 31, 2015 | Katie OrrThe marijuana industry is rapidly expanding. But many banks refuse to work with the businesses because of conflicts with federal law. The California Board of Equalization held a meeting today to assess the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWorking Outdoors Brings 'Beat The Heat' StrategyJuly 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceTriple digit heat has many people staying cool inside. But outdoor workers don't have that option. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Valley Ozone Levels 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups'July 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceOzone levels have reached 'unhealthy' levels in Sacramento and surrounding counties due to triple digit heat and lack of wind.
State GovernmentTobacco Ban On Hold At Sacramento StateJuly 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento State had planned to ban all tobacco use on campus this fall. But those plans are now on hold. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCovered California Releases 2016 Insurance RatesJuly 27, 2015 | Katie OrrHealth insurance rates will rise an average of 4 percent next year for people buying insurance through California’s health exchange. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California To Announce 2016 RatesJuly 27, 2015 | Katie OrrCovered California will announce its 2016 health insurance rates Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAdvocates For Physician-Assisted Suicide Dealt SetbackJuly 24, 2015 | Katie OrrSupporters of physician-assisted suicide in California were dealt another setback today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNevada County Has California's First West Nile Death Of 2015July 21, 2015(AP) - California health officials say a senior citizen is the state's first person to have died from the West Nile virus this year.
Health CareNevada Expects To Spend More On Medicaid Than PlannedJuly 20, 2015(AP) - More Nevadans than expected have enrolled in Medicaid after Gov. Brian Sandoval opted to expand eligibility, meaning the state will pay more than originally projected once the federal government starts scaling back its support.
Health CareCalifornia's Medicaid Enrollment Surpasses ProjectionsJuly 20, 2015(AP) - California has enrolled 2.3 million people under an optional expansion of the state's Medicaid program - nearly three times more than the state had anticipated.
