EnvironmentWater Agencies Increasing Conservation EffortsJune 17, 2014 | Katie OrrThe results are in and water usage in California is ticking down, though it’s a slow process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenate Passes Fundraising Blackout BillJune 17, 2014(AP) -- State senators voted to approve a fundraising blackout periods.
State GovernmentSugary Beverage Health Warning Label Bill Stalls In AssemblyJune 17, 2014 | Max PringleDon't expect to see a warning label on sugary beverages in California - at least not now. Legislation to mandate them has died at the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBill That Would Regulate Oil By Rail Shipments Moves ForwardJune 16, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe new California budget that passed this week would expand the state’s oil spill prevention and response program. Lawmakers are still pushing legislation to strengthen the safety of importing oil by rail. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPelosi Praises High Speed Rail FundingJune 16, 2014 | Katie OrrThe leading Democrat in the US House of Representatives says she’ll fight for California’s high speed rail project, despite stiff Republican opposition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Approves $156 Billion BudgetJune 16, 2014 | Katie OrrDemocrats are lauding the passage of California’s $156 billion budget while Republicans say state spending is becoming excessive. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Reforming Teacher Dismissals Goes To GovernorJune 13, 2014(AP) -- Just days after a judge handed down a ruling that could change teacher tenure laws in the state, a bill creating an expedited firing process for abusive educators heads to the governor's office.
State GovernmentGovernor, pro Tem, Speaker Declare Budget DealJune 13, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders say they’ve reached a final budget deal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Create Yellow Alert System to Catch Hit-and-Run DriversJune 13, 2014 | Max PringleHit-and-run collisions could soon trigger a community alert to track down the fleeing drivers, under a bill now in the California legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBudget Update: No Final Deal Yet, But Compromises EmergeJune 12, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders have yet to announce a state budget deal – even though many of their compromises have been ratified by a joint Senate-Assembly conference committee Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
