State GovernmentRecall Provision In California Budget Seeks To Save Dems' SupermajorityJune 16, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers have approved a state budget deal with a provision that has Republicans accusing Democrats of trying to steal an election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Legislature Approves $125 Billion Budget, The Largest To DateJune 16, 2017The Legislature successfully passed a $125 billion budget for the fiscal year which progressive priorities pushed through. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler discusses how the money is being spent and where some of the controversy lies. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Approves Largest-Ever BudgetJune 15, 2017 | Ben Bradford | Julia MitricIn a compromise between Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown, California lawmakers approved a $125 billion budget, including new state rules on marijuana and using tobacco tax revenue to fund higher payments for Medi-Cal providers.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Budget Committee Cracks Up Over Bureau Of 'Cannibals' ControlJune 14, 2017 | Julia MitricWhether a Freudian slip or merely a typo, a legislative staff report on a piece of the California budget package drew laughter when in place of the word "cannabis," it said "cannibals." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Budget Calls For Getting More Eligible Students Into CSU SchoolsJune 14, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerThe California State University system says 31,000 students who are eligible for enrollment don't end up getting accepted to the schools they apply to. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMixed Reactions To Budget Deal From California LawmakersJune 13, 2017 | Ben AdlerAfter a couple of false starts – and negotiations that stretched over the weekend – California Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders say they've reached a state budget deal.
State GovernmentBrown: 'Grossly Hypocritical' To Oppose Oil Production In CaliforniaJune 12, 2017 | Ben Adler | Ben BradfordDespite California Gov. Jerry Brown’s ascension to the global stage in the fight against climate change, he’s far from universally admired by environmentalists here at home. But in a CapRadio interview, he defended his record as a necessary balance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezComey And Sessions — Two Testimonies, Two Perspectives On Possible Russian Influence In U.S.June 12, 2017 | Cody DrabbleIt's testimony after testimony recapping James Comey when he spoke publicly Thursday while previewing what could be expected with Jeff Sessions' hearing on Tuesday. Political Junkie Ken Rudin navigates the latest information. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bay Area Rapid Transit Considers End To Seat Hog LawJune 9, 2017The president of Bay Area Rapid Transit's board has proposed rescinding a law that allows police to fine train riders for occupying more than one seat.
Health CareCalifornia's Aid-In-Dying Law Marks One Year AnniversaryJune 9, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerFriday marks the one-year anniversary of California's "Aid In Dying" law. The law is still being challenged in court.
