State GovernmentCap-And-Trade Deal Passes California LegislatureJuly 17, 2017 | Ben Adler | Ben BradfordUPDATE 3:04 a.m.: California lawmakers have passed a major piece of climate change legislation with a rare bipartisan vote. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCongressman McNerney Presents Bill As Alternative To Twin TunnelsJuly 17, 2017 | Rich IbarraCongressman McNerney from Stockton presented a bill on Monday that would serve as an alternative to the Twin Tunnels. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhat The Heck Is 'Cap-And-Trade,' Anyway?July 17, 2017 | Ben Bradford | Sally LongeneckerGovernor Jerry Brown is pleading with state lawmakers to approve an extension of the state’s cap-and-trade program, telling them it’s “the vote of their lives.” But do most people understand what the program is? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Massive Cap-And-Trade Proposal Set For Vote On MondayJuly 14, 2017In this week’s Capitol Chat, Ben Bradford takes a look at the massive cap-and-trade proposal set for a vote on Monday by the state Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Lobbies For Cap-And-Trade, Loses RepublicansJuly 13, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown wants an extension of the state climate change program, “cap-and-trade.” He gave rare—and heated—testimony to state Senators about it on Thursday.
State GovernmentGov. Jerry Brown's New Effort To 'Fill The Void' On Climate LeadershipJuly 12, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg are teaming up on a new climate change tracking initiative called America’s Pledge.
State GovernmentCalif. Cap-And-Trade Deal Hasn't Wooed The Groups It IntendedJuly 12, 2017 | Ben BradfordUPDATED: Democratic leaders in the Legislature have postponed a vote on the cap-and-trade measure, originally planned for Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTeacher Tenure Bill Stalls In California LegislatureJuly 11, 2017 | Ben AdlerUPDATE, July 12, 4:27 p.m.: A bill that would have allowed California school districts to add another year of probation to teachers before extending tenure will not become law this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmakers Announce Plan To Extend California Cap And TradeJuly 10, 2017(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders have struck a deal to extend California's cap-and-trade program through 2030, but it still needs backing from two-thirds of lawmakers.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie Goes WestJuly 10, 2017 | Cody DrabbleThe Political Junkie is turning his analytical gaze west. Ken Rudin, known to NPR listeners from his many years talking all things politics with Neal Conan on "Talk of the Nation," joins Insight host Beth Ruyak for our signature segment. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
