State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Consider Next Year's Housing PrioritiesOctober 3, 2017 | Ben BradfordDays after Governor Jerry Brown signed a package of bills to address California's high housing costs, lawmakers are already discussing more changes to bring down home prices—particularly for the middle-class. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAudit Of Sacramento's Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Raises QuestionsOctober 3, 2017 | Bob MoffittAn audit of Sacramento's Medical Marijuana dispensaries raises questions about the amount of taxes that are being paid to the City.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUS Supreme Court 2017-18 Term PreviewOctober 3, 2017 | Cody DrabbleThe US Supreme Court started its 2017-2018 term this week, and McGeorge Prof. Leslie Jacobs returns to Insight with a preview of the blockbuster cases on the docket. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnother Set Of Gun Bills Awaits Gov. Brown's PenOctober 2, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia added many new firearms restrictions in the aftermath of the 2015 San Bernardino mass shooting, and even more currently await Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGubernatorial Candidates Chiang, Newsom Spar Over Vegas Shooting CommentsOctober 2, 2017 | Ben AdlerThe shooting in Las Vegas immediately led to calls from Democratic officials in California for their federal counterparts to tighten the nation’s gun laws, using the state's laws as a model – and some sparring between two candidates for governor.
State GovernmentWhen Can The Californian Cross The Road, And Other New LawsOctober 2, 2017 | Ben BradfordIt will no longer be illegal to begin crossing the street in California when the orange “Don’t Walk” hand is flashing, under one of several bills signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday.