State GovernmentHome Cannabis Delivery Now Legal Anywhere In California, Even Areas That Ban SalesJanuary 18, 2019 | Julia MitricState lawyers have given the final okay to a regulation allowing home cannabis deliveries statewide, even in communities that have banned sales of commercial cannabis. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDefying Trump Administration, Gov. Gavin Newsom Says California Will Pay Federal Workers During ShutdownJanuary 17, 2019 | Ben Adler | Nadine SebaiGov. Gavin Newsom says California plans to offer unemployment benefits to federal employees required to work during the shutdown, despite a letter from the Trump administration saying states can't do so. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gavin Newsom Proposes ‘Down Payment’ On Universal Healthcare In CaliforniaJanuary 17, 2019 | Chris NicholsWhen the newly-inaugurated Democratic governor unveiled several budget proposals on universal health care last week, PolitiFact California decided to examine whether they move his pledge forward on the Newsom-Meter and, if so, by how much.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: PG&E Problems And Newsom’s First Two WeeksJanuary 17, 2019PG&E announced it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy — how will the legislature respond? Plus, a look at Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first two weeks on the job. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentReferendum Puts California's Attempt To End To Cash Bail On Hold Until 2020January 16, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe bail industry’s effort to force a referendum on the new California law that ends cash bail has qualified for the November 2020 ballot, freezing the law’s implementation until voters weigh in nearly two years from now. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHere Are California's New Laws To Address The State's Opioid CrisisJanuary 16, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaAbout two-thirds of last year’s big pile of bills designed to tackle the opioid crisis became law. Here’s what they do.
State GovernmentAbout That Giant California Budget SurplusJanuary 16, 2019Gov. Gavin Newsom's finance team put the surplus into three buckets: $3 billion for education and social services, $8.5 billion in one-time spending and $10 billion to build what Newsom is calling “budget resiliency.”
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Says California Is Continuing The Discussion On Rent ControlJanuary 15, 2019 | Ben AdlerAt a roundtable discussion on California’s housing crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom says conversations are underway with industry groups on rent stabilization.
Gov. Newsom Takes First Step On Promise Of Free Community College In CaliforniaJanuary 14, 2019 | Chris NicholsDemocratic Gov. Gavin Newsom took his first step toward guaranteeing free community college in California last week, marking early progress on one of his top campaign promises. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s Legislature Is Very White And Very MaleJanuary 11, 2019CALmatters reporter Elizabeth Castillo explains reporting on the demographics of California’s lawmakers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
