State GovernmentLocal California Governments Driving Marijuana PolicyOctober 14, 2014 | Katie OrrWhile the state has avoided taking action on medical marijuana, local governments are increasingly taking it on. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Kashkari TV Ad Seeks To Attack BrownOctober 13, 2014 | Ben AdlerRepublican gubernatorial candidate Neel Kashkari is up with a new TV ad that criticizes Democratic Governor Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThousands Of Mail-In Ballots Going UncountedOctober 10, 2014 | Katie OrrEvery election in California brings a growing number of votes by mail. This November is expected to be no exception. But just because the ballots are returned doesn't mean they are counted. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareProp 45 Would Give Insurance Commissioner Final Say on Health PremiumsOctober 9, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA measure on the November ballot would give California’s elected insurance commissioner power to reject health insurance premium increases for people in individual and small group plans. The policy change would be more complicated than it seems. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLAO: California Revenues Exceeding ProjectionsOctober 8, 2014The Legislative Analyst’s Office says California’s revenues are hundreds of millions of dollars above projections.
State GovernmentNon-Profits Launch Interactive California Voter GuideOctober 8, 2014 | Katie OrrA newly launch voter guide provides in-depth information on candidates and issues.
State GovernmentBrown Runs Campaign Ad For PropositionsOctober 8, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has produced his first campaign ads of the season, but they’re not for his own reelection campaign. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPotential School District Reserve Cap Drives Debate Over Prop 2October 8, 2014 | Ben AdlerProposition 2 on California’s November ballot would create a state budget reserve. The measure itself isn't nearly as controversial as a new state law that’s tied to its approval. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Keep Increasing Water ConservationOctober 7, 2014 | Katie OrrThe water conservation message appears to be sinking in with Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIncumbent Jerry Brown Reports $24 Million Left For CampaignOctober 7, 2014 | Ed JoyceChallenger Neel Kashkari outspends incumbent Jerry Brown in gubernatorial race.