State GovernmentMCO Tax Deal Passes LegislatureFebruary 29, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California Legislature has handed Gov. Jerry Brown a victory more than a year in the making. On Monday, lawmakers approved a restructured tax on California health insurers to avoid a $1 billion state budget deficit. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown's Tax On Health Plans Splits California GOPFebruary 29, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers will vote Monday on Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to restructure a tax on health insurers. The deal is intended to avoid a $1 billion state budget deficit. Democrats are expected to support the tax – but Republicans are split. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTown Hall Meeting On Lower American River ConservancyFebruary 29, 2016 | Ed JoyceA town hall meeting is planned Thursday in Sacramento to talk about legislation that would create a State Conservancy for the American River Parkway. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Restart Gun Violence StudyFebruary 29, 2016 | Ben BradfordA bill introduced in the California Senate would put the University of California in charge of gun violence research. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Sets Discipline For Students Who Engage In SextingFebruary 27, 2016(AP) — A state lawmaker is carrying a bill that would let schools suspend or expel kids for sexting — sharing sexually explicit material via text message.
State GovernmentCalifornia High Court Allows Gov. Jerry Brown's Prison InitiativeFebruary 26, 2016(AP) - California's Supreme Court is allowing Gov. Jerry Brown's bid to put his plan to reduce the state's prison population before voters in November.
State GovernmentNo Prop 13 Battle On November BallotFebruary 26, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s political “third rail” will remain unchanged for at least another two years.
State GovernmentDemocrats Back Former Lawmaker's Bid To Return To AssemblyFebruary 26, 2016(AP) - Nevada Assembly Democrats are supporting a former lawmaker's bid to retake a seat she used to hold in the Henderson area.
State GovernmentCalifornia Appeals Court Hears Arguments In High-Stakes Teacher Tenure CaseFebruary 25, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia teachers unions and education reformers have long battled over the state’s tenure, seniority and dismissal laws. On Thursday, that fight reached a California court of appeals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Appeals Prison Plan RulingFebruary 25, 2016(AP) - The Latest on the legal dispute over Gov. Jerry Brown's criminal sentencing initiative.
