State GovernmentLegislature Approves Bill For Beer At The BarberAugust 22, 2016(AP) - Under a bill lawmakers are sending to Gov. Jerry Brown, Californians could legally enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer while getting a haircut.
State GovernmentHow A Broken, $1 Billion State Program Leaves Californians With CavitiesAugust 22, 2016 | Ben BradfordMost California dentists refuse to participate in the Denti-Cal program, leaving patients with impossible wait times that lead to lost teeth, horror stories and expensive health consequences. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDemocrat Hernandez Won't Campaign For Congressional SeatAugust 19, 2016(AP) - A California lawmaker under pressure to take a leave of absence or resign amid domestic abuse allegations says he'll stop actively campaigning for a congressional seat in the November election.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Lane Splitting, Carbon Emissions, Charter Schools, Water UseAugust 19, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia will be the only state where motorcycles can officially go between lanes to pass stopped cars. This is one legislation signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Friday.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Child Prostitution Charges, Tampon Tax And BathroomsAugust 19, 2016 | Ben Adler | Ben BradfordThe California Legislature considered dozens more potential laws Thursday, in a rush to finish before the end of the month.
State GovernmentLegislature Weighs Religious Liberty vs. LGBT Rights At Faith-Based UniversitiesAugust 19, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe latest battle over religious liberty involves church-affiliated colleges and universities, and their LGBT students. A California lawmaker wants to end the schools’ exemption from state anti-discrimination laws. But the move has hit a roadblock. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Mull Cap-And-Trade SpendingAugust 18, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers are discussing how to spend cap-and-trade auction proceeds that have been accumulating since the last fiscal year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Transparency On Drug Costs Put On HoldAugust 18, 2016A bill aimed at shedding light on drug costs has been shelved by its author. On Thursday's Capitol Chat, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains why Senator Ed Hernandez decided to stop moving SB 1010 through the Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Military Suicide, Hands-Free Cells, Bartender TrainingAugust 17, 2016 | Ben BradfordState Senate passed a bill that requires all workers serving alcohol to participate in "responsible beverages servers course." The California Legislature voted to repeal a law that allows the military to prosecute soldiers who attempt suicide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Counts5 Things To Know About Legalizing Recreational Pot In CaliforniaAugust 17, 2016Will California be the fifth state to legalize recreational pot this November? The ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ campaigns discuss the pros and cons of the measure. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
