State GovernmentLawmakers Propose Update To Equal Pay LawFebruary 24, 2015 | Katie OrrMembers of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus say it’s time for the state to strengthen its equal pay law.
Bill Would Ban Chewing Tobacco In BaseballFebruary 24, 2015 | Steve MilnePro baseball players would be banned from using chewing tobacco during games in California under a bill introduced today in the state Legislature.
EnvironmentReferendum To Overturn California Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Qualifies For BallotFebruary 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia voters will decide in November 2016 whether to overturn a statewide ban on single-use plastic grocery bags.
State GovernmentField Poll: Brown Has 56 Percent Voter ApprovalFebruary 24, 2015A new survey shows Governor Jerry Brown has solid support from a majority of California voters.
State GovernmentLawmakers Want Probe Of SF Archdiocese's 4 High SchoolsFebruary 24, 2015(AP) - Two California lawmakers who called the San Francisco archbishop's morality clauses discriminatory are asking for a probe of working conditions at four San Francisco Bay Area Catholic high schools.
State GovernmentUse of Medication On Foster Youth InvestigatedFebruary 23, 2015 | Katie OrrKids living at home usually have a parent overseeing any medication they need. But kids in foster care may lack that supervision. A state lawmaker will hold a hearing on the issue Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWest Coast Port Slowdown Over, But Logjam RemainsFebruary 23, 2015 | Ben AdlerIt’s expected to take several weeks before West Coast ports will be able to erase the cargo backlog built up by the recent labor slowdown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOnline Poker Debate Persists in CaliforniaFebruary 23, 2015 | Katie OrrInternet poker is an issue that apparently won't go away in California. But setting up online gaming isn't as easy as it might seem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNevada Lawmaker Wants to Eliminate State Health Insurance MarketplaceFebruary 23, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneA Nevada state lawmaker says he's drafting a bill that would eliminate the state's health insurance exchange. He says without state involvement, people could sign up for coverage through a federally-managed system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Extends Application DeadlineFebruary 20, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California health exchange is extending its application deadline for some people.
