Health CareEducation Access Concerns Hold California Vaccine Bill in CommitteeApril 16, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneAfter almost four hours of public testimony and deliberation, a California Senate committee held a bill that would require almost all kids attending school to be vaccinated. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUndocumented Immigrant Health Care Bill Moves ForwardApril 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerA bill that would provide health insurance to many of California’s undocumented immigrants is expected to pass its first legislative committee. The bill’s author says the cost to California’s general fund would be between $400-$800 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareVote On California Vaccine Bill DelayedApril 15, 2015A California legislative committee on Wednesday considered whether the state should limit vaccination waivers for schoolchildren. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUC Davis Tags California Roadkill 'Hotspots'April 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceA report from UC Davis said two of the most dangerous traffic spots for wildlife are in Northern California, including Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Health Advocates Propose Bills to Make Medical Bills More ManageableApril 15, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health consumer advocates say medical bills are still a problem for people under the Affordable Care Act. They've introduced a package of bills intended to make medical expenses more manageable. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: U.S. Water Use Declined Before Current Drought BeganApril 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new report shows that total water use in the United States declined across all sectors, including agriculture, from 2005 to 2010. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Franchise Tax Board Ready For Tax DayApril 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s Franchise Tax Board expects to receive 16 million state income tax returns this year – including millions of them on Wednesday, the annual April 15 filing deadline. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Likely To Increase Retirement ContributionsApril 14, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia taxpayers will likely be contributing more money to the state’s retirement system.
State GovernmentAssembly Debates Police Body CamerasApril 14, 2015 | Katie OrrPolice body cameras have the potential to provide more information about law enforcement interactions with the public. And today a California Assembly committee considered when police should be allowed to review the video they've taken. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFranchise Tax Board Extends Hours After Technical Problems Block CallsApril 14, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s Franchise Tax Board is extending the hours of its call center and several field offices because technical difficulties blocked many callers from getting through Monday.
