State GovernmentDemocrats' Budget Asks: Health Care, Homelessness, Higher Education, WelfareMay 23, 2018 | Ben AdlerLegislative Democrats have settled on their top priorities for upcoming California budget negotiations with Gov. Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornians Might Get A Tax Break For Capturing RainwaterMay 23, 2018 | Bert JohnsonSen. Steve Glazer explains Proposition 72, a bill he authored to incentivize rainwater capture by exempting new systems from property taxes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentA Look At The 13 New Laws California Has Passed This YearMay 22, 2018 | Ben BradfordMost of the laws that have passed are urgency measures, meaning they take effect immediately — either to tweak an existing law or in response to a prominent in-the-moment issue.
State GovernmentAfter Texas Shooting, California Assembly Votes To Expand Gun Violence Restraining OrderMay 21, 2018 | Ben BradfordDemocratic lawmakers passed legislation that would allow teachers and school staff to request temporary confiscation of a person’s firearms. The bill now moves to the Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Has Obama Endorsed In The California Governor’s Race? No.May 21, 2018 | Chris NicholsA recent campaign mailer and TV ad feature former President Barack Obama warmly embracing California candidate for governor Antonio Villaraigosa, conveying the possible impression that Obama has endorsed the former mayor of Los Angeles.
State GovernmentPresident Trump Endorses John Cox In California Governor's RaceMay 18, 2018President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of San Diego businessman John Cox for California governor on Twitter Friday, saying he looks forward to working with Cox to "Make California Great Again!"
Health CareGovernor, Lawmakers Offer Solutions For California Counties That Don’t Spend Mental-Health FundsMay 17, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Mental Health Services Act has long supplied the bulk of funding for California counties to prevent and treat mental illness among Medi-Cal patients. But some counties aren’t using the money. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMeasure To Eliminate California’s ‘Moving Penalty’ Qualifies For November BallotMay 17, 2018 | Chris NicholsSupporters say the initiative would give homeowners 55 and up a property tax discount when they buy a pricier home. That, in turn, could ease the state’s housing crunch by freeing up inventory for younger buyers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Investigation Clears #MeToo Lawmaker Cristina Garcia Of Groping Male Staffer But Says She Used Vulgar LanguageMay 17, 2018 | Ben AdlerA California Assembly investigation into complaints of sexual harassment by Democrat Cristina Garcia has found the most severe allegations to be unsubstantiated. But it did substantiate lesser complaints against the assemblywoman. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Make Employers Keep Sex Misconduct ComplaintsMay 14, 2018(AP) — California may soon require employers to keep records of sexual misconduct complaints under a bill advancing through the state Legislature.
