State GovernmentBackers of Proposition 6 ‘Gas Tax Repeal’ Reveal New 2020 Ballot InitiativeSeptember 25, 2018 | Nadine SebaiBackers of a plan to repeal the gas-tax increase unveiled a new 2020 ballot initiative on Tuesday. Vote in support of Prop. 6, they say, and this new measure will get roads fixed and transportation projects funded. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHealth Care Package Gets Gov. Brown’s Signature, ‘Public Option’ Still In The CardsSeptember 24, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaNew laws regarding Medi-Cal work requirements, barebones health plans, insurance company spending and universal health care got Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature over the weekend. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPrison Officers’ Union Jumps Into Race For Schools ChiefSeptember 24, 2018In a departure from its usual pattern of campaign giving, the union representing California's prison officers has emerged as a player in the race for the state schools chief, disclosing a $500,000 expenditure.
State GovernmentGovernor Signs Bill To Boost Media Literacy In California SchoolsSeptember 21, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe new law requires the state to publish a list of media literacy resources online to help students better evaluate sources of digital information. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Audit DMV Amid Hourslong Wait Times, OutagesSeptember 21, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown ordered an audit Friday of the Department of Motor Vehicles in light of long wait times at field offices.
State GovernmentNew California Law Helps Utilities With Wildfire LawsuitsSeptember 21, 2018California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a measure allowing utilities to bill their customers to pay for future legal settlements stemming from devastating 2017 wildfires.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Rejects Later Start Times For Middle, High School ClassesSeptember 20, 2018 | Ben AdlerSupporters pointed to research from the American Academy of Pediatrics and others showing that students are more awake and learn better when school starts later. Opponents said the state should not interfere with local control.
State GovernmentCalifornia Has Already Run Out Of Money Fighting Fires (But More Is On The Way)September 20, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe new state budget that took effect in July set aside nearly $443 million to fight wildfires. But that money is gone. So now Cal Fire is getting an additional $234 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWant A Straw At A Restaurant? Or A Soda With Your Kids Meal? New California Laws Make You Ask For ThemSeptember 20, 2018 | Ben AdlerIf you want to sip through a single-use plastic straw at a dine-in restaurant in California, you’ll soon have to specifically ask for it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Law Makes Doctors On Probation For Misconduct Tell PatientsSeptember 19, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe categories of misconduct subject to the new law include sexual misconduct with a patient, a criminal conviction involving harm to a patient, and drug abuse that could affect a patient.
