State GovernmentWomen Rally For Equal PayApril 14, 2015 | Katie OrrWomen across the nation earn less on average than to men. Supporters of equal pay for equal work are rallying around California and the country to close the wage gap Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIn Bipartisan Vote, Assembly Backs Scam Protections For Undocumented ImmigrantsApril 13, 2015 | Ben AdlerUndocumented immigrants would get new protections from scams under a measure that passed the California Assembly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCAL FIRE Closely Monitoring Water LevelsApril 13, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s fire fighting agency is already preparing for a difficult fire season. And low water levels could hurt CAL FIRE’s ability to put fires out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Considers Capping Specialty Drug Prices For ConsumersApril 13, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneThis week, the Covered California Board of Directors will consider placing a cap on the prices consumers pay for high-cost drugs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Revenues Strong In MarchApril 10, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s General Fund finances remained strong in March. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRepublicans Propose New Gas Tax AmendmentApril 9, 2015 | Katie OrrRepublicans in the California Senate have introduced a Constitutional amendment designed to assure more money for the state’s infrastructure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTensions Appear Amidst Dwindling Water SupplyApril 9, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown says it’s time for California to pull together to get through the drought. It’s a message aimed at people with competing water needs. And that’s created some tension. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: ‘Dire Circumstances’ For Water SupplyApril 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceDespite the recent rain and snowfall, California's water deficit continues. And El Niño conditions will have little impact on northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCommittee Passes Bill To Boost State University Funding To Avoid Tuition IncreaseApril 9, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers say they’ll try to give more money to the state’s universities in an effort to avoid tuition increases. A bill to do just that was unanimously approved by the Senate education committee Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareControversial Vaccine Requirement Bill Clears First Senate CommitteeApril 9, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneHundreds of people crowded at the state Capitol building Wednesday to speak up about whether or not parents' personal beliefs could justify refusal to vaccinate their children. A Senate committee voted to eliminate the 'personal belief exemption.' Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
