State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: California Legislature's Final Day (And Night) Of SessionAugust 31, 2016 | Ben Adler | Chris Nichols | Ben BradfordUpdate Sept. 1, 8:31 a.m.: The California Legislature has adjourned for the year, but not before a flurry of action on the final day — and night — of session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Diapers, Janitors And DronesAugust 30, 2016 | Ben Bradford | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers are churning through more than a hundred bills during today's penultimate day of the two-year legislative session as they work to meet tomorrow’s midnight deadline. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAssembly Passes Farmworkers Overtime Bill In 44-32 VoteAugust 30, 2016Farmworkers landed a decisive victory when the Assembly voted in favor of a bill that would expand overtime pay for farmers. With us Tuesday is Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler to talk about the implications of the bill passing. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapRadio Reporter Julia Mitric Shares Experience Reporting On California FarmworkersAugust 30, 2016CapRadio food and sustainability reporter Julia Mitric has spent time following California farmworkers in their daily workflow. She joins Insight to talk about her feature story examining how expanded farmworker overtime would help with production. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFarmworker OT Bill Passes Legislature After Heated DebateAugust 29, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California Assembly has narrowly passed an unprecedented measure that would allow farm workers to earn overtime pay after working eight hours a day or 40 hours a week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWould A Transparency Bill Allow More Opaque Campaign Cash?August 29, 2016 | Ben BradfordNew requirements for campaign ads on TV could pass the California Legislature this week, after six years of attempts by open government advocates. But a state elections watchdog says it’s been compromised. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUtilities Commission Overhaul Moving In Last Days Of SessionAugust 29, 2016 | Ben BradfordSignificant changes to the California Public Utility Commission are moving through the state Legislature in the final week of this year's session.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Crunch Time As Legislature Nears End Of SessionAugust 26, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California Legislature has its ultimate deadline coming up. Session ends on Wednesday. The Assembly plans to consider more than 250 bills. The Senate has another 170 requiring action.
State GovernmentLegislature Backs Bills to Support State's Foster YouthAugust 26, 2016California legislators are taking steps to help more foster youth. One bill would expand access to mental health services and another would help pregnant teens prepare for the birth of their child. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Notify Inmates Of Immigration RightsAugust 26, 2016(AP) - The California Senate is backing legislation requiring that people in jails be notified of their rights before they can be interviewed by federal immigration authorities.
