State GovernmentBrown's Budget Gives State Parks System One Year To Turn AroundJanuary 20, 2015 | Ben AdlerBetween deep budget cuts and a financial scandal, the last few years have taken their toll on California's state parks system. Now, Governor Brown's new budget proposal gives the parks system a year to turn itself around. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAgents: More Insurance Options Outside Covered California, But No SubsidiesJanuary 19, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneInsurance agents in California say if you're still shopping for health coverage, there are options outside the Covered California marketplace. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown And Napolitano To Study UC Finances TogetherJanuary 19, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown and University of California President Janet Napolitano have agreed to try to iron out their differences on tuition increases, the state's duty to fund higher education and the university's responsibility to control costs.
State GovernmentSenate Report: Overhaul California's Long-Term Care SystemJanuary 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerMore than a hundred programs provide long-term care to elderly Californians – and they’re scattered across 20 different state agencies. A new state Senate report calls that patchwork system “shattered” and says it needs an overhaul. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWomen Preparing To Run In 2016January 13, 2015 | Katie Orr2015 may have just begun, but preparations are already underway for the 2016 election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLAO: Brown Budget Proposal "Prudent" But Could Be ImprovedJanuary 13, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office says Governor Jerry Brown is right to avoid committing state budget resources to new programs beyond education. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker Proposes Taxing ServicesJanuary 12, 2015 | Katie OrrA California lawmaker wants to update the state’s tax structure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLawmakers Say Water Bond Oversight Will Be PriorityJanuary 12, 2015 | Amy QuintonSome California lawmakers say making sure water bond money is spent wisely will be key to helping California better manage water in future droughts. Managing drought was the topic of a Public Policy Institute of California conference. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGovernor Brown Gets Push Back On PovertyJanuary 12, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown says a large portion of his annual budget proposal will go toward reducing the poverty rate - and he's getting push back from all sides. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Budget Project Analyzes Brown's $113B Spending PlanJanuary 12, 2015Last Friday, Gov. Jerry Brown released a $113.3 billion budget. The California Budget Project's Chris Hoene joins Insight to give his analysis on the spending plan. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
