State GovernmentCalifornia Population Growing Slightly Faster Than U.S.April 30, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia added 356,000 new residents during 2013, for a growth rate of just under one percent - a rate that appears to be accelerating ever so slightly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOpposition Continues As Common Core ImplementedApril 30, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia schools are adjusting curriculum and students are already taking tests based on new Common Core standards. But opposition to the standards continues, as demonstrated by a small rally at the Capitol today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Bill Would Extend Medi-Cal To Undocumented ImmigrantsApril 30, 2014 | Max PringleThe California Senate Health Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would make undocumented immigrants eligible for Medi-Cal benefits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia University Leaders Dismiss Report that University System FailingApril 29, 2014 | Katie OrrA new study says California’s higher education system is in danger of failing. But, the leaders of the state’s universities are dismissing the criticism. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Pushes Rainy Day Fund; Steinberg Signals DelayApril 28, 2014 | Ben AdlerWhen California Governor Jerry Brown made a rare appearance before a legislative committee Monday to support a “rainy day fund” constitutional amendment, the surprisingly warm reception in the room belied the tensions beginning to emerge. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLatest Calif. School Stats: Grad Rate Up, Dropout Rate DownApril 28, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s four-year high-school graduation rate has topped 80 percent for the first time ever, according to new numbers out Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers to Hear Bill to Expand Health Law to Undocumented ImmigrantsApril 28, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneUnauthorized immigrants in California would be eligible for Medi-Cal and the new health marketplace coverage under a bill before lawmakers this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProgressive Groups Want $5 Billion More In California BudgetApril 25, 2014 | Ben AdlerDeep discontent with Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal among California progressives is prompting a coordinated campaign for more spending on education and health care programs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSpecial Session Begins to Negotiate New Rainy-Day FundApril 25, 2014Governor Jerry Brown gears up to tussle with state lawmakers over future budgets. Revenues are rolling in over projections, and there are a lot of competing ideas as to how much of the surplus to salt away for a rainy day.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Smart Phone, Corporate CEO, Community College BillsApril 24, 2014 | Ben Adler | Max PringleBills that would deal with pay gaps between companies' CEOs and workers, and create four-year community college degrees moved forward in the legislature Thursday, while a measure would requiring kill switches on smart phones and tablets stalled. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
