Tesla Is Big Winner In State Tax Credit PackageJune 19, 2015A state economic development panel is granting electric car maker Tesla $15 million in tax credits. In exchange for the tax break, Tesla plans to create nearly 4,500 new jobs in the state by 2019. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Highway Patrol To Begin Testing Of Officer Body CamerasJune 19, 2015(AP) - California Highway Patrol officers will begin testing body cameras next year under a proposal included in the state budget.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: State BudgetJune 19, 2015CapRadio's Katie Orr is following Friday's budget vote at the state Capitol. She'll provide the latest and will give a review of the negotiations this past week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Legislation Part of Budget PackageJune 18, 2015 | Amy QuintonLate-emerging legislation designed to deal with the drought could be part of the budget package California lawmakers vote on Friday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Now "Open" To New Taxes Without Voter ApprovalJune 18, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown says he’s changed his position on taxes now that he’s been elected to another term. He says he’s open to new taxes that would fund road maintenance and health coverage for low-income Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature To Vote On Final BudgetJune 18, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers will take final votes on the state budget Friday. The houses will also each vote on several trailer bills that dictate how the budget will be implemented. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government"Redskins" Bill Advances In California LegislatureJune 17, 2015 | Ben AdlerSports teams using the nickname “Redskins” are coming under increased pressure nationally to abandon the name. A bill at the state Capitol would make California the first state to ban public schools from using “Redskins” as their nickname or mascot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAdvocates for Developmentally Disabled Furious Over BudgetJune 17, 2015 | Katie OrrAdvocates for the developmentally disabled are furious after being left out of this year’s California budget deal. They held a tense rally at the Capitol Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaCalifornia Extends Health Care To Undocumented ChildrenJune 16, 2015 | Katie OrrThousands of undocumented children living in California will be able to sign-up for health care coverage beginning next spring. The new program is part of a state budget deal announced Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
High-Speed Rail Construction Reaches MilestoneJune 16, 2015 | Ezra David RomeroNearly six months after the ceremonial groundbreaking for California’s high-speed rail project, crews began working today on one of the first obvious signs of construction: a bridge over the Fresno River in Madera County. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
