EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Reject Attempt To Speed Up Water Storage ProjectsApril 27, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers have rejected an attempt to expedite the construction of water storage projects for the second time. The Republican-backed bill would have changed environmental rules in order to build large reservoirs more quickly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considering Automatic Voter RegistrationApril 27, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia would begin automatic voter registration under a bill making its way through the state Legislature. The measure passed an Assembly committee today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Committee Considers Lifting Cal Grants Age Limit For VeteransApril 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceA bill in the California legislature would lift the age limit on Cal Grants for military veterans. An Assembly committee considers the measure Tuesday.
State GovernmentNew Rules Better Protect Workers From HeatApril 27, 2015 | Katie OrrIt’s shaping up to be a hot, dry summer in California. And rules governing outdoor work conditions have been modified to keep people better protected. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Lift Cal Grant Age Cap For Military VetsApril 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceA measure in the California legislature would life the age cap on Cal Grants for military veterans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Tax Collections Soar, But Budget's Fate Not Yet ClearApril 23, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s April personal income tax revenues have already beaten projections for the month – several days early. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: 'Exceptional' Drought Expands In SierraApril 23, 2015 | Ed JoyceAs California enters the dry season, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows one category expanding.
State GovernmentBill Would Expand Job Protection Under Paid Family LeaveApril 22, 2015 | Ben AdlerPeople who work at many California small businesses would gain job protection while taking paid family leave under a bill that passed a state Senate committee Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState May Impose Limits On AirbnbApril 21, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers are considering imposing limits on short-term online rental services like Airbnb. A Senate committee took up the issue today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUPDATE: After Delay, CA Senate Commitee Approves Vaccine BillApril 21, 2015 | Ben AdlerUPDATE: (AP) - A California Senate committee has approved a bill that would require California schoolchildren to be vaccinated.
