State GovernmentGov. Brown Slams Trump As He Calls For Climate Action In NYSeptember 18, 2017 | Ben Bradford"Stupid", "dangerous", and "silly" were among the choice words Gov. Jerry Brown used to describe President Trump's policies during a panel on climate change Monday.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Legislative Session RecapSeptember 18, 2017 | Chris RemingtonEnding early Saturday morning, the Legislature finished one of the most progressive and arguably successful sessions in California history. State Government Reporter Ben Bradford has analysis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHundreds Of Bills Await Governor's Pen As Calif. Legislature AdjournsSeptember 17, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe Legislature has adjourned for the year, after working into the early hours of Saturday morning. Lawmakers sent Gov. Brown bills on everything from a parks bond to pet stores, and they struck major housing, transportation and climate change deals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFinal Day Capitol Roundup: Housing, 'Sanctuary State', Campaign Finance ReformSeptember 15, 2017 | Ben Adler | Chris Nichols | Ben BradfordFrom a long-awaited package of housing bills to the hotly-debated sanctuary state measure, the California Legislature worked into the wee hours of the morning before adjourning the 2017 session.
State GovernmentThe Basics On California Lawmakers' Housing ProposalsSeptember 15, 2017California lawmakers approved and Gov. Jerry Brown signed a package of bills designed to address the state's housing crisis. Here's what you need to know about each proposal.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Lawmakers Work Late Into The Night To Pass Housing BillsSeptember 15, 2017 | Chris RemingtonToday marks the final opportunity for lawmakers to get their bills to the Governor for his signature. What survived and what’s on the chopping block? Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIn Search Of Electoral Relevance, California Considers Earlier PrimarySeptember 14, 2017 | Ben BradfordA measure in the California Legislature would move the state's presidential primary from June to March. It’s an effort to increase California’s relevance in primary season, but it could set off an arms race among states over which will vote earliest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThursday Capitol Roundup: Housing Package Ekes Through Assembly After Dramatic (And Lengthy) VoteSeptember 14, 2017 | Ben Adler | Ben Bradford | Sammy CaiolaA package of affordable housing bills agreed to by legislative Democrats and Governor Jerry Brown passed their penultimate vote late Thursday evening. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker Asking Gov. Brown To Declare Emergency Over Illicit Pot GrowsSeptember 14, 2017 | Drew SandsorRepublican Sen. Ted Gaines is asking Gov. Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency in Siskiyou County and use the National Guard to help local law enforcement stamp out large illegal grows. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWhy Barbers Could Have A Role In Preventing Domestic AbuseSeptember 14, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaA bill headed to the governor’s desk would require barbers and beauticians all over the state to be trained to spot signs of violence and abuse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
