State GovernmentBill Allowing Liens to Recover Unpaid Wages Passes California Legislative CommitteeApril 23, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia employees owed back wages would be able to place a lien on their former employer’s property under a bill that cleared the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSec. of State Candidates Disagree on Fundraising BanApril 23, 2014 | Katie OrrFour candidates for California’s Secretary of State covered issues from vote by mail elections to business licenses in a debate today. And they didn’t disagree on much. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSteinberg Orders Ethics Training For Senators, StaffApril 23, 2014 | Katie OrrRecent scandals in California's senate have put ethics in the spotlight and Capital Public Radio's Katie Orr spoke with former staffers to see what the discussion is like when no one is looking. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Genetically Modified Food Labeling Bill Passes Senate CommitteeApril 22, 2014 | Max PringleAny genetically modified food product sold in California would have to come labeled as such under a bill that passed a state Senate committee Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHound Hunting Ban Targeted For RepealApril 22, 2014 | Ben AdlerOne of the biggest battles at the California state Capitol two years ago is back for another debate. Hunting groups want to repeal the ban on using dogs to hunt bears and bobcats. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentConsumer Advocates Say Read Fine Print Of On-Line ContractsApril 21, 2014 | Max PringleBefore signing an on-line agreement with or liking a company on Facebook, consumer advocates are warning customers they should read all the way to the bottom of the contract. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Encouraging Telecommuting Option For Workers During Fix 50 ProjectApril 21, 2014 | Steve MilneDuring the "Fix 50" Project, the state of California says it's encouraging departments and agencies to tele-commuting as an option to Sacramento-area workers.
State GovernmentCalif. Dems Push Statewide Earned Income Tax CreditApril 21, 2014 | Ben AdlerSome Democratic state lawmakers want to create an “earned income tax credit” in California that mirrors the federal government’s program. It could become a key part of state budget negotiations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Job Market Continues Its Zigzagging RecoveryApril 18, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe California job market is turning into a real roller coaster. New numbers out today show a disappointingly small gain in March after February posted the strongest month of job creation in years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSpring Rain And Snow Bring Increased Water AllocationsApril 18, 2014 | Amy QuintonRain and snow may not have pushed California out of its drought, but the late season precipitation will mean a little more water for State Water Project users. There is also relief for some federal Central Valley Project users. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
