State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Approve New Online Community College, Expanded Tax BreaksJune 19, 2018 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers passed several "budget trailer bills" on Monday, including one authorizing a new, online community college. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘Water Tax’ Debate Continues After California Budget PassageJune 18, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe state’s next budget does not include a new charge on water users to fund safe drinking water in rural communities, but that proposal is still alive. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSwinging For The Fences, California Sports Teams Ask Lawmakers For Special DealsJune 18, 2018As basketball season hits its final buzzer and baseball season gets into full swing, it’s also peak deal-making season for legislators rushing toward their August adjournment.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Legislature Proposes New Process For Handling Sexual Harassment ComplaintsJune 18, 2018A subcommittee meets Monday to discuss proposed overhauls to handling complaints in the Assemby and Senate in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHere’s How California Lawmakers Hope To Curb Sexual Harassment At The CapitolJune 15, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe proposal would create a single investigative unit housed in the Legislative Counsel’s office. Then, a panel of outside experts would determine whether allegations are substantiated and make recommendations on potential consequences.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Pass Budget Expanding Help For PoorJune 14, 2018(AP) — State lawmakers approved a $139 billion budget Thursday that uses California's massive surplus to boost funding for homeless programs, welfare, child care and universities while also socking some money into savings. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPortugal Joins Gov. Brown’s Under2 Coalition To Fight Climate ChangeJune 14, 2018 | Randol WhitePortuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa visited Sacramento Thursday and met with Gov. Jerry Brown to sign onto Brown’s Under2 Coalition to address climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Budget Deal Is Set For A Vote On Thursday. Here Are The Details.June 14, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe budget agreement California lawmakers are expected to send to Gov. Jerry Brown doesn’t just include the spending bill itself. There’s also more than two dozen other measures that implement the budget — known as trailer bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Looking Ahead To NovemberJune 14, 2018CapRadio’s Ben Bradford explains what the California primaries mean for the upcoming midterm elections and why some political analysts might be getting ahead of themselves. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJerry Brown Endorses Gavin Newsom In California Governor's RaceJune 13, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe governor’s endorsement is no surprise. He and Newsom are both Democrats and their family ties go back decades.
