State GovernmentSenate, Assembly Pass Dozens Of Bills In First Day Of Marathon VotingMay 31, 2016 | Ben BradfordAll bills have to pass out of the chambers where they were introduced by Friday—Senate bills need to get out of the Senate; Assembly bills out of the Assembly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRoseville Launches New Water Conservation RulesMay 31, 2016 | Ed JoyceNow that cities and local water agencies can set their own water conservation targets, the City of Roseville has adopted a voluntary reduction goal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDoes Support From California's Nurses Union Give Bernie Sanders An Edge In The Primary?May 31, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California Nurses Association has become renowned in Sacramento for its flash. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Advance Brown's Affordable Housing PlanMay 27, 2016(AP) — California lawmakers have adopted a controversial plan proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown in response to the state's affordable housing crisis.
State GovernmentWild Day In California LegislatureMay 27, 2016 | Ben AdlerIt was a busy day at the state Capitol Friday, as California lawmakers froze many bills, advanced others, and even saw Gov. Jerry Brown sign a key measure into law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Supply Concerns As Drought Persists In Western U.S.May 26, 2016 | Ed JoyceThere was "minor improvement" in California drought conditions over the past week. But as long-term drought persists throughout the west, and storage levels drop, water supply is a worry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCA Senate Wants Men's And Women's Products To Cost The SameMay 26, 2016 | Ben BradfordPink items marketed to women and their blue counterparts for men would have to cost the same in California, under a bill passed by the state Senate Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Democrats Push For Increased Funding For Child Care, WelfareMay 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe Assembly budget proposal will include an extra $600 million for child care and preschool programs.
State GovernmentCSU Faculty Deal Delays Next NegotiationsMay 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordA dispute over wages between the California State University system and faculty has ended, after almost a year of talks, protests and strike threats—and the new contract delays the next potential dispute. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmakers approve audit of disabled parking in CaliforniaMay 25, 2016(AP) — State lawmakers are directing the state auditor to assess potential fraud in the program that gives out parking permits for the disabled.
