State GovernmentCalifornia Christian Group Supports 'Right-to-Die' BillMarch 23, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia lawmakers will hear a bill this week that would allow physicians to prescribe medications that would speed the dying process for terminally-ill patients. A group representing over a million California Protestants says it now supports it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Requires Oversight Before School Police Get Military EquipmentMarch 23, 2015 | Katie OrrA few school police departments in California have acquired military armored vehicles, rifles and grenade launchers. That's spawned a new bill in the state Legislature. The bill faces its first committee vote Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Adds 30,000 New Jobs In FebruaryMarch 20, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe 30,000 new jobs are about half of January’s total but still suggests the state economy is growing at a healthy pace. The statewide unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a point to 6.7 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCelebrated Poet, Novelist In Sacramento For Writing WorkshopMarch 20, 2015Novelist Ana Castillo will be in Sacramento Friday or a free reading and then a writing workshop Saturday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMore Money For Drought Aid, But No Mandatory ConservationMarch 19, 2015 | Ben AdlerNearly half of last year’s emergency drought relief money has yet to be spent – but Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders are rolling out a new aid package of more than $1 billion. They’re not calling for mandatory water conservation – yet. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBrown To Propose $1.1B Drought BillMarch 19, 2015CapRadio's Ben Adler talks about what to expect with today's announcement of a $1.1 billion emergency drought package. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown, De León, Atkins To Unveil Emergency Drought Legislation ThursdayMarch 18, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe $1.1 billion emergency drought legislation to be announced Thursday by Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders will include money for water recycling, desalination, water quality and flood protection projects.
State GovernmentDouble Pay On Holidays Bill Gets Initial Backing In California LegislatureMarch 18, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia workers would get double-pay for working on Thanksgiving or Christmas if a bill at the state Capitol becomes law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Let Children Of Live-In Nannies Attend School In Employers' DistrictsMarch 18, 2015 | Ben AdlerA bill that would allow the children of domestic workers living with their employers to attend school where the employers live is moving through the California Legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHistory and Future Of Rail Rolls Through SacramentoMarch 18, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento remains a key link to the past and present of rail transportation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
