State GovernmentCalifornia Agricultural Board Heads To MexicoMarch 31, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California State Board of Food and Agriculture is going international. The board held a meeting in Tijuana today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRepublicans, Democrats Lose Voters To "No Party Preference"March 30, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe California Secretary of State’s office says nearly a quarter of voters are now registered without party preference. More than a quarter of eligible Californians are not registered to vote at all.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers' Spring Break Destinations: Japan, CubaMarch 30, 2015 | Ben AdlerIt’s spring break this week at the state Capitol – and some California lawmakers are spending the time on policy trips to Japan or Cuba. Lawmakers can choose to pay for the trips with personal funds, campaign funds, or both. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Affordable Housing Could Affect Larger MarketMarch 30, 2015 | Katie OrrSome elected Democrats in California are pushing for the creation of a new revenue stream to pay for affordable housing projects in the state. And how those projects get built may affect the broader housing market. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaSome Immigrants Having Trouble Obtaining AB 60 LicensesMarch 30, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s A-B 60 driver licenses are designed to let undocumented immigrants in the state drive legally. But some immigrants say the licenses are proving very difficult to obtain. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Drought Legislation, Calls For ConservationMarch 27, 2015 | Ben AdlerJust over a week after proposing a billion dollars in drought help, California Governor Jerry Brown has signed the aid package into law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's State Capitol - Like You've Never Seen It BeforeMarch 27, 2015 | Ben AdlerTake a tour of the California state Capitol - but not just any tour. This one includes a little history, some surprising details that are easy to miss, and a rare trip to the top of the Capitol dome. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Eases Sex Offender Residency LimitsMarch 26, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia is loosening its restrictions on where sex offenders can live. The move comes in response to a recent court ruling. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmakers Send California Drought Aid Package To GovernorMarch 26, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe California Legislature has sent a $1 billion emergency drought aid package to Gov. Jerry Brown. But one of the two measures in the package drew opposition from Republicans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPot Commission Releases Legalization ReportMarch 26, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia voters may get to decide next year whether to legalize recreational marijuana. But a new report out today says there are several questions that should be considered first. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.