State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Consider Incentives Package For Tesla MotorsAugust 19, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia is negotiating an incentive package to lure Tesla Motor’s planned electric car battery manufacturing plant in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Pension Committee Approves Retirement Compensation ProposalsAugust 19, 2014Temporarily promoted new hires would be factored into how the California Public Employees’ Retirement System calculates its pensions under a vote Tuesday of a CalPERS Committee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Enters Final Two weeksAugust 18, 2014 | Katie OrrIn just two weeks the California legislature will adjourn for the rest of the year. That means lawmakers have to act fast to finish their work Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGOP: Reverse Budget Reserve Restriction On School DistrictsAugust 18, 2014 | Ben AdlerLegislative Republicans are calling on Democrats to reverse a law included in this year’s California budget package that restricts the ability of school districts to build large reserves. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalPERS Considers Proposal That Could Boost PensionsAugust 18, 2014 | Katie OrrSome California state employees could get unexpected increases to their pensions under proposed regulatory changes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's July Jobs Report: Ehhhh...August 15, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s unemployment rate didn’t budge in July, even though the state added 27,000 new jobs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Backs Bill To Equalize Penalties For Crack, Powder CocaineAugust 14, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe California Assembly has passed a bill that would reduce sentences for selling crack cocaine to the same length as penalties for selling powder cocaine. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAdvocates Want Law To Prevent Estate Recovery For Low-Income Health BenefitsAugust 14, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneHealth care advocates are concerned about a California law that allows the state to claim assets of deceased people who received health care through Medi-Cal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWater Bond Deal Draws Rare Unity At CapitolAugust 14, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornians will be voting on a new water bond this fall. On Wednesday night, Gov. Jerry Brown and state lawmakers replaced the $11 billion bond on the November ballot with a smaller one they believe has a better chance of passing at the polls. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Boost Tax Credit For Film, TV ProductionsAugust 14, 2014State lawmakers are also debating a bill that would expand the state’s Hollywood tax credit.
