State GovernmentCal Fire Prepares For Another Smoky SeasonMay 24, 2016 | Ben BradfordA wet winter dampened—but did not extinguish—the threat of wild fires in some parts of the state.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Votes To Extend Birth Control CoverageMay 23, 2016(AP) — California women with private insurance could get up to a year's worth of birth control at one time under legislation approved in the state Senate.
State GovernmentLawmakers Reject High School Religion ClassesMay 23, 2016(AP) — The California Senate is rejecting legislation that would have allowed school districts to give high school credits to students who receive off-campus religious instruction.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Backs Limits On Coastal Commission TalksMay 23, 2016(AP) — The state Senate is backing legislation to limit private conversations between members of the California Coastal Commission and developers, advocacy groups or others with an interest in their decisions.
State GovernmentBrown Endorses Harris For U.S. SenateMay 23, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Attorney General Kamala Harris has won the endorsement of Governor Jerry Brown in the campaign for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat – just two weeks before the June 7th primary.
California CountsNotice Anything Different About Your Voter Information Guide?May 23, 2016 | Ben AdlerYou might have noticed a different look to the California Secretary of State’s official voter information guide this election cycle: For the first time in eight years, it’s in color! But that comes at an extra cost to taxpayers.
State GovernmentCSU Votes On Faculty ContractMay 23, 2016 | Ed JoyceA California State University Board of Trustees committee is expected to vote Tuesday in Long Beach, to ratify the agreement between the CSU and the California Faculty Association. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsProposition 50: Should Legislature Be Able To Suspend Lawmakers Without Pay?May 23, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s November ballot will be jammed with statewide propositions, but there’s just one measure in the June primary. Prop 50, which stems from scandals that hit the state Senate, would allow the Legislature to suspend lawmakers without pay. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnalyst Rejects California Governor's Deficit ProjectionMay 20, 2016(AP) — California's nonpartisan legislative analyst disagrees with Gov. Jerry Brown's projection of a budget deficit if voters don't renew temporary tax increases on the rich.
California CountsPlastic Bag Industry Submits Second California Ballot MeasureMay 19, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe battle over whether California should ban single-use plastic bags is already headed to voters this fall. Now, it looks like they’ll also be asked where proceeds from bag fees charged to consumers should be spent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
