State GovernmentAssembly Bill Would Require Hearings On Police Military GearMay 19, 2015(AP) - California communities must hold public hearings before their police departments accept military equipment such as tanks and grenade launchers under a bill approved in the state Assembly.
State GovernmentAssembly Passes Bill That Would Let Terminally Ill Request Experimental DrugsMay 19, 2015(AP) - Terminally ill patients would be able to use experimental drugs under a bill approved by the California Assembly. The legislation is being called the "right-to-try" bill.
EnvironmentCap and Trade Money Hits RooftopsMay 18, 2015 | Amy QuintonMoney from California's cap and trade program is already helping some homeowners this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEven More Money For The California Budget?May 18, 2015 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown and California lawmakers could have an extra $3 billion available to work with the upcoming state budget, including a limited amount with no strings attached. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Lauds California Community CollegesMay 18, 2015 | Katie OrrNot everyone is happy with the revised budget proposed by California Governor Jerry Brown. But he does have the approval of the Community College system. Brown attended the Community College Board of Governors meeting today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWomen Make Up Half Of Brown's Political AppointeesMay 18, 2015 | Katie OrrOrganizations throughout California are working to get more women involved in politics. But running for political office may not be practical for everyone. Instead, some women are opting to pursue government appointments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaBrown's Budget Would Boost Schools, Universities, ImmigrantsMay 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe surprise news in Gov. Jerry Brown’s $115 billion California budget proposal isn’t the money for schools, or the state’s new rainy day fund. It’s the deal he struck with the University of California, which may not be as solid as it first seemed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEmergency Drought Response Part of Brown's Budget RevisionsMay 14, 2015 | Amy QuintonGovernor Jerry Brown has proposed an additional $ 2 billion in his revised budget to help California respond to the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Senate Passes Controversial Vaccine BillMay 14, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneThe California State Senate has approved a bill that would require all school children in California to be vaccinated unless they have a medical condition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCritics Say Budget Revision Neglects Social WelfareMay 14, 2015 | Katie OrrIn his May budget revision Governor Jerry Brown left out several social programs that some lawmakers and advocates have been pushing for. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
