State GovernmentAssisted Suicide Law Survives Referendum AttemptJanuary 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerOpponents of California’s new assisted suicide measure have failed in their attempt to overturn the law.
State GovernmentSpecial Session Fates Unclear As Lawmakers Tout New PrioritiesJanuary 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers returned to the state Capitol Monday for the second half of their two-year legislative session. They left last year without reaching agreements on transportation or health care funding. And it’s not clear they’re any closer now. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Senate Makes Homelessness Its First Priority In 2016January 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordAs their first major proposal of the new year, California Senators are calling for billions of dollars to fight homelessness.
State GovernmentBallot Measures In Calif. Are Allowed To Have No Legal EffectJanuary 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordFive California Supreme Court justices ruled that the Legislature can generally use the ballot to ask non-binding questions.
Health CarePrescription Drug Cost Caps Take EffectJanuary 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe state health exchange in California is attempting to lower prescription drug prices for people with hepatitis, HIV and other expensive diseases. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New California Laws 2016California College Police Get New 'Tools' For InvestigationsJanuary 4, 2016 | Ed JoyceCalifornia college and university police departments will have the authority to use "pretext phone calls" and body-cameras, starting January 1, 2016. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Returns To State Capitol MondayJanuary 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers convene Monday at the state Capitol for the second half of their two-year session -- with lots of unfinished business from 2015. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New California Laws 2016New Places For More Beer In CaliforniaJanuary 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordTwo new California laws expand where brewers and sellers can distribute beer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
