State GovernmentBrown Releases His Updated California Budget ProposalMay 13, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has released his updated spending plan for the coming fiscal year. The $156 billion total budget is bolstered by the state's economic turnaround and voter-approved tax hikes.
State GovernmentCalifornia GOP's Future At Stake In June PrimaryMay 13, 2014 | Ben AdlerTim Donnelly and Neel Kashkari both want to be governor –- but they have two very different visions for the California Republican Party. Capital Public Radio’s Ben Adler looks at the battle for the California GOP’s future. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUnexpected Revenue Should Influence Governor Brown's Revised Budget PlanMay 13, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown is expected to release his revised budget plan for 2014 Tuesday. The state Treasury has brought in an unexpected $2 billion in revenue since January, which is sure to be a factor in the battle over spending priorities Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMedi-Cal Enrollees Approaching One-Third Of California PopulationMay 13, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThe number of Californians getting health care through Medi-Cal is approaching one-third of the state population. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAtkins Sworn In As Assembly SpeakerMay 12, 2014 | Katie OrrAssemblywoman Toni Atkins is breaking ground as California’s 69th Assembly Speaker. She was sworn into office today. Atkins is the third woman, the first San Diegan and the first open lesbian to serve in the roll. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentKashkari Versus Donnelly - Who Will Face Brown In The Race For Governor?May 12, 2014 | Katie OrrThe race to be the candidate who challenges California Governor Jerry Brown is heating up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considers Bill Requiring Hospital Violence Prevention PlansMay 12, 2014 | Max PringleA bill that would require California hospitals to develop workplace violence prevention plans is up for legislative committee vote this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Moves Forward With Campaign Finance ReformMay 8, 2014 | Katie OrrLawmakers continue to revise California’s campaign finance regulations.
State GovernmentCalifornia Leaders Reach Rainy Day Fund DealMay 8, 2014 | Ben AdlerUPDATED: Gov. Jerry Brown has officially announced a rainy day fund agreement Thursday.
State GovernmentBill Requiring Smart Phone Kill Switches Clears California SenateMay 8, 2014 | Max PringleA California bill that would require anti-theft technology in all new smart phones sold in the state cleared the state Senate Thursday. It failed in its first attempt in April. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
