EnvironmentCalif. Issues Grants From Water BondMarch 23, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California Department of Water Resources has given out more money from the water bond voters approved in 2014.
State GovernmentBill Would Limit Talks With California Coastal CommissionMarch 22, 2016(AP) — A California state lawmaker hopes to end private communications between members of the California Coastal Commission and people interested in swaying its decisions.
Minimum Wage Initiative Eligible For November BallotMarch 22, 2016 | Ben AdlerA union-backed voter initiative to raise California’s minimum wage to $15 an hour is now eligible for the November ballot.
Health CareSupporters Revive Proposal To Limit 'Surprise Medical Bills' March 22, 2016 | Ben BradfordLegislation to limit “surprise medical bills” that failed in the California Assembly last year has new support from a powerful union. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentVaccine Debate Returns To California CapitolMarch 21, 2016 | Ben AdlerOne year after a debate over vaccinating public school children reverberated through California Legislature, a new proposal would protect doctors from discipline or liability for issuing students medical exemptions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentVillaraigosa Appears Poised To Enter 2018 Governor's RaceMarch 19, 2016(AP) — The presidential contest is dominating headlines, but the toughest campaign in California might be two years away.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol ChatMarch 18, 2016We discuss local elections, new High Speed Rail plans and the tobacco industry in this week's week's Capitol Chat with State Government Reporter Ben Bradford. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia State Water Project Will Deliver The Most Water Since Drought BeganMarch 17, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia farmers and urban areas that rely on water delivered from the State Water Project will receive a larger supply than they have in years.
State GovernmentState Analyst Questions New High Speed Rail ProposalMarch 17, 2016 | Ben BradfordA new report from the California Legislature’s non-partisan budget analyst has some questions about the state high speed rail project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPolitical Expenditures Lobbying Loophole TightenedMarch 17, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe state agency that oversees political expenditures in California has tightened what it says was a loophole in lobbying rules.
