State GovernmentMCO Tax Deal Passes LegislatureFebruary 29, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California Legislature has handed Gov. Jerry Brown a victory more than a year in the making. On Monday, lawmakers approved a restructured tax on California health insurers to avoid a $1 billion state budget deficit. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown's Tax On Health Plans Splits California GOPFebruary 29, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers will vote Monday on Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to restructure a tax on health insurers. The deal is intended to avoid a $1 billion state budget deficit. Democrats are expected to support the tax – but Republicans are split. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUCD Research Suggests Exercise May Help Restore Mental HealthFebruary 25, 2016 | Alan RayResearch at UC Davis suggests that vigorous exercise helps restore levels of two critical brain chemicals and could help treat depression. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Lawmakers Begin To Move Tax RestructureFebruary 23, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers are moving to prevent a billion-dollar budget hole. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: California Agency Fails To Regulate Pesticide MixturesFebruary 18, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new UCLA report says the California Department of Pesticide Regulation fails to regulate pesticide mixtures adequately. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInsurance Industry Backs Brown's Tax On California Health PlansFebruary 10, 2016 | Ben AdlerSupport is growing for Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to restructure California’s tax on health insurance plans. A key interest group is backing the tax – and some Republicans are hinting that they might too. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareInsurers Back Proposed California Health Plan TaxFebruary 10, 2016(AP) — Most of California's health insurance companies are supporting Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to restructure a tax on health plans.
State GovernmentState Officials Disagree On Who Will Track Medical Marijuana PlantsFebruary 10, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and an independent tax board are disputing who will track the movement of medical marijuana, under the state’s new regulatory system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareConfirmed Zika Case In Yolo CountyFebruary 10, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Wednesday that a person who lives in Yolo County has tested positive for Zika virus, according to Yolo County.
Health CareGov't Report: 8 States Had Significant Drop In UninsuredFebruary 9, 2016(AP) - A new government report on health insurance has implications for the presidential campaign.
