State Government‘Bot Bill’ Moves Ahead In California Legislature, But Not Without OppositionJune 22, 2018 | Chris NicholsSome tech companies and civil liberties groups oppose a bill that supporters hope will become a model for social media transparency.
Health CareHundreds Of Terminally Ill Californians Are Using The State’s End Of Life ActJune 22, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA new report from the state health department shows that more than half of people who requested lethal drugs under California's aid-in-dying law last year died after taking the medication. The policy is currently tied up in a legal battle.
State GovernmentFarm Animal Confinement Measure Qualifies For California’s November BallotJune 22, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornians will vote this fall on whether to strengthen the state’s laws governing how farm animals are confined and raised. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Rent Control Initiative Supporters, Opponents Sought Deal To Avoid Ballot Fight — But FailedJune 22, 2018 | Ben AdlerAfter negotiations failed to reach a deal to avoid a costly campaign this fall, Californians are set to vote on whether to repeal the state law that limits local rent control ordinances known as "Costa-Hawkins." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Rent Control And Net NeutralityJune 22, 2018CapRadio’s Ben Adler joins us to talk about the battle behind the scenes on rent control as lawmakers and proponents tried to make deal to keep it off the ballot. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government'Take It Or Leave It' Deal Reached In California Legislature To Avoid Fight Over Internet PrivacyJune 21, 2018 | Ben AdlerProponents of an initiative headed for the November ballot that would give Californians new Internet privacy rights have reached a deal with state lawmakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIs The Sun Finally Setting On Daylight Saving In California?June 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA bill that moves California toward eliminating daylight saving time is on its way to the governor’s desk. Experts say shifting the clock disrupts our sleep patterns and puts us at risk for accidents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Net Neutrality Measure 'Gutted' Yet Advanced In Hostile Takeover By Assembly Committee ChairmanJune 20, 2018 | Ben Adler | Ben BradfordA push for California to establish its own “net neutrality” doctrine, after the Trump administration rescinded federal rules, has technically advanced in the state Legislature. But the bill’s author says his proposal has been “eviscerated.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPolice Deadly Force Law Advances In California LegislatureJune 20, 2018 | Ben BradfordA proposal to tighten the standards for when police can use deadly force has moved forward in the California state Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWork Equity President Reflects On Proposed Harassment ProtocolsJune 19, 2018 | Cody DrabblePamela Lopez with Work Equity reflects on the proposed harassment protocol at the California Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
