Health CareFederal Right To Try Proposal Could Make California Law More EffectiveJanuary 31, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA federal policy to allow terminally ill patients to access experimental drugs without help from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could have a big impact in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers OK Bullet Train Audit As Cost RisesJanuary 30, 2018(AP) — Lawmakers approved an official audit of California's high-speed rail project Tuesday with the goal of understanding whether the ambitious infrastructure plan can be completed on time and without more dramatic cost increases.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNews Network: California Pays Millions To Settle Sexual Harassment ClaimsJanuary 30, 2018 | Chris RemingtonSacramento Bee reporter Marjie Lundstrom shares the results of an investigation into millions of dollars paid out to harassment victims from the state of California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Round-Up: Measure To Ban Removable Bottle Caps Is Done For The YearJanuary 29, 2018 | Ben BradfordLawmakers voted for state universities to stock abortion pills, cigarettes to be illegal on beaches, and internet providers to observe "net neutrality" in California.
Health CareCalifornia's Right-To-Die Law Still Has Some Kinks, Hearing FindsJanuary 29, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe End of Life Option Act made it legal for terminally ill patients to take lethal medication. But some families say red tape and poor provider training keeps patients from actually exercising the right to die. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Pushes For 5 Million Zero-Emission CarsJanuary 26, 2018(AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown outlined a $2.5 billion plan Friday to help Californians buy electric vehicles and expand a network of charging stations as part of an ambitious goal of getting 5 million zero-emission cars on the road by 2030.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senators Vote To Force An Extended 'Leave Of Absence'January 25, 2018 | Ben BradfordCalifornia state Senators rushed from the State of the State address to adopt a new rule—and prevent the return of a lawmaker accused of sexual harassment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJerry Brown's Final State Of The State: A Look Back, A Path Forward And A WarningJanuary 25, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s longest-serving governor, a three-time Democratic presidential candidate, and a one-of-a-kind American politician gave his final State of the State address on Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTranscript And Analysis: Gov. Jerry Brown's State Of The State AddressJanuary 25, 2018Read the full text of Gov. Jerry Brown's 2018 State of the State Address, annotated by Capital Public Radio reporters.
State GovernmentState Of The State: Brown Focuses On Environment, Legacy Projects In Final AddressJanuary 25, 2018 | Ben Adler | Steve MilneGov. Jerry Brown delivered his final State of the State address where he touched on issues like climate change and the controversial high-speed rail and twin-tunnels projects. He is entering his sixteenth and last year in office. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
