State GovernmentCharter School Transparency Bill Fast-Tracked To California Gov. Gavin NewsomFebruary 28, 2019 | Ben AdlerLawmakers have sent a bill that would subject charter schools to the same open government and transparency requirements as school districts.
State GovernmentJerry Brown Promised ‘No New Taxes Without Voter Approval.’ Gavin Newsom's Stance Is Harder To Pin DownFebruary 28, 2019 | Ben AdlerWhen Jerry Brown ran for California governor in 2010 he vowed in TV ads and on the campaign trail that he would not raise taxes without voter approval. Gavin Newsom’s position on tax increases is a lot murkier. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: California Republicans Rethink Approach In 2019February 28, 2019Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for Capitol Chat to talk about the new approach California Republicans are taking in 2019. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia May Broaden Far-Reaching Data Privacy LawFebruary 25, 2019(AP) — California consumers would have more power to sue corporations for misusing their data under a proposal by the attorney general Monday to expand what already is the nation's most far-reaching law protecting personal information.
What Has California Gov. Gavin Newsom Done So Far For The Homeless?February 25, 2019 | Chris NicholsDuring his run for governor, Gavin Newsom said California needed state leadership "laser-focused" on its homeless crisis. PolitiFact California is tracking now-Gov. Newsom's progress, or lack thereof, on this and other promises.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia GOP Reevaluates Political Future At State Party ConventionFebruary 25, 2019Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler spoke with several members of the California GOP at the party’s convention this weekend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Republicans Just Elected Their First Female Party Chairperson, But The GOP Still Faces A Daunting ComebackFebruary 24, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe California Republican Party convention wrapped up Sunday with its first ever female chairperson — and its first Latina. But her task remains daunting: Chart the party’s path forward under President Trump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIf California Pursues A Cap On Rent Increases, How Many Tenants Will It Help? No One Really Knows YetFebruary 24, 2019Less than four months after an initiative to allow cities to expand rent control failed at the ballot box, no new legislation from lawmakers or specific proposals from the Newsom administration have been introduced to cap how much rents can rise.
State GovernmentCalifornia Republicans Are At Historic Low. This Weekend In Sacramento, The Party Seeks A Path ForwardFebruary 22, 2019 | Ben AdlerPresident Trump may hold the White House, and Republicans may lead the Senate. But in California, the GOP is in the wilderness as it kicks off its annual state convention.
State GovernmentKey Leadership Posts Remain Unfilled Six Weeks After California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s InaugurationFebruary 21, 2019 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s governor campaigned on promises to build a single-payer health care system and 3.5 million new homes. But he has yet to appoint the cabinet secretaries or department heads who will lead those ambitious initiatives.
