Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Voters Tired Of ‘One-Party Rule’ In Sacramento, Says New State GOP ChairwomanMay 23, 2019 | Ben AdlerJessica Patterson, the new chairwoman of the California Republican Party, is encouraging voters who can’t support President Donald Trump to consider splitting their tickets and voting against Democrats at the state level. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaGavin Newsom Turns To Obamacare Playbook To Reach Hard To Insure And Hard To CountMay 20, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaWith potentially more than $100 million in funding at stake, California is trying out some unusual strategies to encourage hard-to-count populations to participate in the census and exploring ways to link them with other public outreach efforts.
State GovernmentIn Housing, Privacy And More, A Capitol Lightning Round Nixes Controversial BillsMay 17, 2019California lawmakers shelved several contentious proposals as they culled hundreds of bills in a fast-and-furious annual ritual.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Hottest Housing Bill Was Just Unexpectedly Shelved. Here's What You Need To KnowMay 17, 2019The sudden demise of the year’s most controversial state housing bill was celebrated by some and bemoaned by others. But very few—supporters, opponents, and even the author himself—can claim to have seen this coming.
State GovernmentReport: Gas Price Hike Could Be Due To ManipulationMay 17, 2019(AP) — California's rising gas prices could be due to "possible market manipulation" by some well-known gas retailers, according to a memo to Gov. Gavin Newsom from the California Energy Commission.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker Cleared Of Misdemeanor Child CrueltyMay 16, 2019(AP) — California Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula was found not guilty Thursday of misdemeanor child cruelty, ending a trial that included testimony from most of his family, including the 7-year-old daughter he was accused of striking.
State GovernmentTrump Administration Cancels Feds' High-Speed Rail Agreement With CaliforniaMay 16, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe Trump administration says it’s terminating a federal agreement with California’s high-speed rail project and taking away nearly $1 billion in funding, setting up yet another legal fight between California and Washington. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: PG&E To Blame For Camp FireMay 16, 2019Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for Capitol Chat to discuss Cal Fire's announcement that PG&E lines are what sparked the devastating Camp Fire in Butte County last November. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCannabis Tax Revenue In California Could Be Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Below ProjectionsMay 15, 2019 | Scott RoddGov. Governor Gavin Newsom’s revised budget released last week reduced cannabis excise tax projections to $288 million in 2019 and $359 million in 2020 — more than $200 million combined lower than forecasted in January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Newsom's Budget Has $1 Billion To Address Homelessness, But Advocates Want More Investment In Permanent HousingMay 14, 2019 | Chris NicholsGov. Gavin Newsom’s focus on short-term, emergency aid was questioned by some advocates who said more funding is needed for permanent housing for homeless individuals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
