State GovernmentBrown And De León Talk Climate Change At The VaticanNovember 3, 2017 | Ben BradfordTwo of California’s top elected officials are at the Vatican lobbying for international action on climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCox Pins Gubernatorial Campaign On “Neighborhood Legislature” InitiativeNovember 3, 2017 | Ben AdlerIf San Diego businessman John Cox gets his way, California voters will decide next fall whether to increase the size of the state Legislature nearly 100-fold – and whether to elect him governor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Does California Spend ‘Nearly 5 Times As Much’ To Build A Mile Of Road?November 2, 2017 | Chris NicholsRecently, Republican candidate for California governor John Cox claimed Caltrans spends an exorbitant amount to build and maintain each mile of roadway compared with other states.
State GovernmentCan CalPERS Divestment Make A Difference In Controversial Projects?November 2, 2017 | Ben BradfordOpponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline, a border wall, and guns used in the Las Vegas shooting sought what may seem an unlikely ally this year—California’s public pension system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Fuel Taxes Rise WednesdayNovember 1, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia gas and diesel taxes are higher Wednesday, under a law approved this past spring by the state Legislature and Gov. Jerry Brown. The tax hikes will raise several billion dollars a year for road repairs, public transit and other projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Violence Policy Center's Joshua Sugarmann On Preventing Gun ViolenceNovember 1, 2017Joshua Sugarmann is the executive director of the Violence Policy Center, a gun control advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. He speaks about gun violence and regulations in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
