Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Gov. Brown's Final BudgetJanuary 11, 2018 | Chris RemingtonCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps Gov. Jerry Brown's final California budget proposal. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIn His Final California Budget, Gov. Brown Boosts Education, Rainy Day FundsJanuary 10, 2018 | Ben Adler | Chris Nichols | Ben Bradford | Sammy Caiola | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed 2018-19 budget — his final as governor — would boost funding for K-12 and higher education, as well as infrastructure and the state’s Rainy Day reserve fund.
State GovernmentBrown To Release 16th And Final California Budget WednesdayJanuary 10, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown will release his proposed state budget Wednesday for the 16th and final time of his four terms in office, and it will paint a picture far prettier than when he took office seven years ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Round-Up: Senate Democrats Approve New LeaderJanuary 9, 2018 | Ben BradfordMeanwhile, the former top Republican in the California Assembly is doubling down on the strategy that got him deposed last year.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLobbyist Paula Treat Shares Her #MeToo StoryJanuary 9, 2018 | Chris RemingtonPaula Treat is a longtime lobbyist in California but actually left for Nevada politics after consistent sexual harassment by a power player at the state capitol. She joins Insight to share her #MeToo story. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentIn California, Removable Plastic Bottle Caps Could Become A Thing Of the PastJanuary 8, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroRemovable plastic bottle caps could become a relic of the past if a bill inching its way through the California legislature becomes law.
State GovernmentAssembly Speaker Says Single-Payer Remains ShelvedJanuary 8, 2018 | Ben BradfordDon’t expect California’s high-profile measure to establish single-payer health care to move forward anytime soon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTom Steyer Says He's Putting Millions Into 2018 Elections, But He Won't RunJanuary 8, 2018 | Sally LongeneckerThe San Francisco billionaire Democrat announced he won't run for office this year, but he's going to spend $30 million on mobilizing young voters.
State GovernmentIs It Finally Time To Allow California Legislative Staff To Unionize?January 8, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe #MeToo and We Said Enough movements to end the culture of sexual harassment at the California Capitol are spurring one lawmaker to try to give legislative employees the right to unionize. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFive Things A Californian Should Know About Rent ControlJanuary 7, 2018What should your average Californian know about a rent control debate poised to gobble up so much political oxygen? Here are five key points.
