State GovernmentLegislation Would Protect Communities From Oil Train AccidentsApril 17, 2014 | Amy QuintonRailroads plan to increase their shipments of crude oil by train throughout California. One lawmaker wants to make sure emergency planners can protect communities from potential train accidents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDecision On Gray Wolf Protections DelayedApril 17, 2014A state board postponed a vote Wednesday that could potentially put the gray wolves on the endangered species in California.
Health Care'Bumpy' California Enrollment Period Ends with Over 3 Million Health Care Sign-UpsApril 17, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California released final enrollment numbers today after a 6 month sign-up period. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Calls Special Legislative Session on New Budget ReserveApril 16, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalif. Gov. Jerry Brown is throwing the full weight of his office behind his push for a new state budget reserve by calling the legislature into special session next week. Republicans say he’ll have to strengthen his proposal to win their support. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTea Party Members Rally on Tax DayApril 15, 2014 | Katie OrrTea party members in California spent Tax Day trying to send a message to the government. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Teacher Dismissal Bill Deal Has Governor's SupportApril 15, 2014 | Ben AdlerAfter three years of bitter disputes, there appears to be a deal in the California legislature on a bill that would make it easier for school districts to fire teachers accused of abusing students. But not all education groups are on board. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Community College Scorecard Shows Effects of RecessionApril 15, 2014 | Max PringleA new study says students at California’s Community Colleges are achieving many of their academic goals. But Community College officials say they’ll be recovering from the drastic cuts during the Great Recession for years to come. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSecretary of State's Office Calls Pew Election Index "Baffling"April 10, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California Secretary of State’s office is defending the state’s election performance after it was ranked 49th in a recent study. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareBill To Put Warning Labels On Sugary Drinks AdvancesApril 10, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA California bill that would require health warnings on sugary drinks moved forward in the legislature on Wednesday. Many doctors are among the measure's staunchest supporters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLow-Income Californians Pay More State and Local Taxes Says StudyApril 10, 2014 | Max PringleA new report says adjustments to Proposition 30 and other tax policy changes could improve the situation for low-income Californians who pay a disproportionate share of their income in taxes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
