State GovernmentCovered California Approves Specialty Drug Cost CapsMay 21, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California health exchange has set monthly limits on prices consumers will pay for specialty prescription drugs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSanta Barbara Oil Spill: Governor Declares EmergencyMay 21, 2015UPDATED 9:52 a.m. -- (AP) - Officials say more than 7,700 gallons of oil has been raked, skimmed and vacuumed from a spill that stretches across 9 miles of California coast - just a fraction of the crude that escaped from a broken pipeline.
EnvironmentCalifornia Water Board Considers Voluntary Water Cut From FarmersMay 21, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe State Water Resources Control Board is considering whether to allow some farmers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to voluntarily cut back their water use. In exchange, they want the board to agree not to curtail their remaining water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Drops Appeal In Coleman Prison CaseMay 20, 2015 | Katie OrrThe State of California has dropped an appeal in an ongoing court case regarding the state’s treatment of mentally ill prison inmates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCMA Drops Opposition To Physician Aid In Dying BillMay 20, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Medical Association has changed its position on a physician aid in dying bill currently in the state Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDetails Hidden On Legislative Lawyers Drafting Bills For Influential GroupsMay 20, 2015There are thousands of bills introduced in the California Legislature every year. Each one has been officially vetted by the Legislature's own lawyers. But those lawyers also unofficially draft legislation for powerful interest groups.
State GovernmentGlazer Tops Bonilla in High-Stakes Senate BattleMay 19, 2015 | Ben AdlerA California state Senate race that’s turned into a proxy war between labor and business appears to have gone to the candidate backed by the business groups.
State GovernmentStudy: No Violent Crime Increase (Yet) From RealignmentMay 19, 2015 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown’s 2011 overhaul of California’s criminal justice system led to the early release of 18,000 offenders. But a new study shows no increase in violent crime as a result. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs International Climate AgreementMay 19, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown is encouraging regional governments around the world to follow California’s lead on climate change. On Tuesday, he and international leaders signed an agreement to reduce carbon emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Allowing Beer Bikes Advances In California LegislatureMay 19, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers have advanced a bill that would allow so-called beer bikes to operate on streets, but leaves cities to decide if alcohol is allowed on board.
