State GovernmentLive Blog: Gov. Jerry Brown Releases Revised BudgetMay 13, 2015 | Ben AdlerUPDATE: California Governor Jerry Brown released his May budget revision Thursday. It includes money to pay down debt and strikes a deal with the University of California to hold tuition flat for two years.
State GovernmentCalifornia Pool Construction Soars During DroughtMay 13, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe drought isn't stopping Californians from building swimming pools. In fact, they built more pools last year than in any year since before the Great Recession. Some local water agencies don’t mind. Others are cracking down. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGuide Helps Colleges Respond to Sexual AssaultsMay 13, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia colleges are getting some guidance on dealing with sexual assaults. By July, California colleges must immediately disclose reported sexual assaults to law enforcement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Panel Rejects Soda Tax ProposalMay 13, 2015(AP) - Public health advocates have lost another round in their effort to add a tax on soda and other sugary beverages.The Assembly Health Committee on Tuesday voted 10-6 against AB1357.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Receive Grim View Of DroughtMay 12, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers are looking at how the state can better deal with the ongoing drought. A legislative oversight hearing Tuesday elicited suggestions and complaints. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEffort Underway To Remove "Lynching" From Penal CodeMay 12, 2015 | Katie OrrThe term “lynching” likely brings to mind brutal mob killings of African-Americans. But the term has a different legal definition in California that some say is confusing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Make Cheerleaders Team EmployeesMay 12, 2015(AP) - Cheerleaders for professional sports teams based in California would have to be paid at least minimum wage under a bill moving through the state Legislature.
State GovernmentEducation Coalition To Lawmakers: Hands Off Prop 98 DollarsMay 11, 2015 | Ben AdlerEducation groups are asking Gov. Brown and state lawmakers not to use money from California's school funding guarantee to pay for child care or school facility renovations - despite pressure from lawmakers and advocacy groups to do just that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Ponders How to Increase Renewable Energy UseMay 11, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown has set an ambitious renewable energy goal for California. Today the state Energy Commission held a workshop on how to meet it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPay, Benefit Raises Coming For State Elected OfficialsMay 11, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers and statewide officers will get pay and benefit increases later this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
