State GovernmentBrown Approves 'California Disclose Act,' Vetoes Extending License RestrictionsOctober 7, 2017AB 249 requires most campaign ads to display their top three funders, even if those contributions were funneled through other generically-named committees. AB 63 would have extended provisional license restrictions to drivers under 21.
Health CareCalifornia Sues Trump Over Roll-Back Of Birth Control RulesOctober 7, 2017(AP) - California is suing the Trump administration for allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women by claiming moral or religious objections.
State GovernmentBrown Lowers HIV Transmittal Penalty, Rejects State Parks Smoking BanOctober 6, 2017 | Ben AdlerFor the second year in a row, Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed legislation that would have smoking at California state parks and beaches. Meanwhile, he signed a bill that reduces the penalty for intentionally transmitting HIV to another person.
State GovernmentICE Director: Arrests Coming To California Neighborhoods, WorkplacesOctober 6, 2017 | Ben AdlerThe nation’s top immigration enforcement official is vowing arrests in California neighborhoods and at work sites now that Gov. Jerry Brown has signed the so-called “sanctuary state” bill. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: California Is Now A "Sanctuary State"October 6, 2017 | Chris RemingtonGov. Jerry Brown continues to sign major legislation this week with the sanctuary state legislation put into law on Thursday. Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler has the details. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California To Add Surcharge To Silver PlansOctober 5, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaWhen open enrollment begins Nov. 1, some Covered California silver tier shoppers will see a price jump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Signs Bill To Make California "Sanctuary State"October 5, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill extending local “sanctuary city” protections for immigrants living in California without legal documentation, placing California squarely and provocatively in conflict with President Donald Trump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLGBT Seniors, Wells Fargo Bills Draw Brown's SignatureOctober 4, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown has signed bills giving legal protections to LGBT seniors living in long-term care facilities, and allowing consumers to sue financial institutions if fraudulent accounts are created in their names. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezVillaraigosa: Give California Mayors Control Over Local SchoolsOctober 4, 2017 | Ben Adler | Chris RemingtonCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler kicked off his six-part series interviewing candidates for the California Governor's race in 2018. This week, he interviewed former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State And Local Agencies Aid DREAMers Facing Federal DeadlineOctober 3, 2017 | Julia MitricState and local agencies and colleges across California are mobilizing to help "Dreamers" meet a key federal deadline this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
