State GovernmentCalifornia Develops Report Cards For Public SchoolsSeptember 9, 2016 | Ben BradfordAfter a three-year void, California has implemented a new method to judge public school performance. The replacement for the heavily criticized A-P-I scores the state used to produce is drawing its own criticism. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler Explains Climate Legislation Signed From Governor's DeskSeptember 9, 2016Gov. Jerry Brown signs landmark climate change legislation into law. How did it survive opposition and could it set a standard nationwide? Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler breaks down the climate bill and the remaining legislation on Brown's desk. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGovernor Brown Extends California's Climate Change LawSeptember 8, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation to extend the nation's most ambitious climate change law by another 10 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornians Speak Out On Election And Public Policy Issues Leading Up To NovemberSeptember 8, 2016A new poll conducted by CalSpeaks on behalf of a California Counts collaboration reveals new insight into voters' thoughts on the U.S. Senate Race and propositions in the air. Joining us is Sacramento State's Kim Nalder to give further analysis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDiaper, Tampon Sales Tax Exemption Bills In JeopardySeptember 7, 2016 | Ben AdlerIf his past veto messages are any guide, don’t expect California Governor Jerry Brown to sign many bills this month that seek to create new tax cuts, breaks or exemptions -- such as sales tax exemptions for diapers and tampons. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsKamala Who? Some Voters Say US Senate Race Isn't Even On Their RadarSeptember 7, 2016A new poll finds 25 percent of voters are still unsure who they'll choose in California's U.S. Senate race. Some say they don't know much about it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsCalifornia Counts Poll: Big Leads For Kamala Harris, Yes On 64September 7, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Attorney General Kamala Harris continues to hold a big lead in the U.S. Senate race over Rep. Loretta Sanchez. The new California Counts poll also shows strong support for a ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana.
Health CareBill Would Eliminate Statute Of Limitations on RapeSeptember 6, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonLawmakers and sexual assault victims are urging Governor Jerry Brown to sign a bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations on rape and other sex crimes.
State GovernmentBill Would Protect Nail Salon Workers And Customers From Chemical ExposureSeptember 6, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonA new bill aims to protect the health of nail salon workers and their customers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Dems Eye SupermajoritySeptember 6, 2016 | Ben BradfordDemocrats in the California Assembly need to pick up only a couple of seats in the November elections to win two-thirds control of the chamber. Political consultants see a favorable path for the party, although not for the reasons you might think. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
