State GovernmentCalifornia Home Healthcare Workers Get Budget WinJune 12, 2014 | Katie Orr California lawmakers are rejecting a budget proposal by Governor Jerry Brown that would cap the number of hours home healthcare workers can be paid for. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Higher Ed Could Get A One-Time Cash InfusionJune 12, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia colleges and universities could get an additional $100 million if tax revenue exceeds expectations this fiscal year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentActivists Urge Counties To Comply With TRUST ActJune 11, 2014 | Katie OrrImmigrant rights activists are calling on sheriff’s departments throughout California to comply with the state’s TRUST Act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Budget Deal Begins To EmergeJune 11, 2014 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has convinced Democratic lawmakers to use his more conservative revenue projections. But Democrats will still get some of their top priorities - including pre-kindergarten and child care for thousands of low-income four-year-olds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFamilies Concerned About Possible Changes To IHSSJune 11, 2014 | Katie OrrOne of the largest points of tension in this year’s budget process is whether to implement new restrictions on California’s In-Home Supportive Services program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCap and Trade Revenue for Affordable Housing Under DiscussionJune 11, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown is in talks with state lawmakers over how much cap and trade revenue to dedicate to affordable housing near transit. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Teacher Tenure Laws Ruled UnconstitutionalJune 10, 2014 | Ben AdlerA judge has struck down the state’s teacher tenure laws in a landmark ruling that could lead to big changes at California schools. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThe 'Deepest Straw Wins' in Central Valley Scramble for GroundwaterJune 10, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCentral Valley farmers and homeowners compete for groundwater resources during the drought. Some fare better than others. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmakers Pressured To Act On Water BondJune 9, 2014 | Katie OrrAs California’s drought continues, lawmakers are being pressured to put a revised water bond on the fall ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Budget Deadline Looms For California LawmakersJune 9, 2014 | Ben AdlerBy the end of the week, it’s likely California will have a budget deal at the state Capitol.
