State GovernmentMore California Cities Could Start Collecting Ride Data From Bike And E-scooter CompaniesMay 14, 2019 | Scott RoddSome cities — like Sacramento and Los Angeles — already plan to collect this data, and a bill in the Legislature could expand the practice. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPOLITICO’s Carla Marinucci On Newsom's Budget, Pete Buttigieg In CaliforniaMay 13, 2019California continues to be a major player on the national stage. Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his state’s budget revision, including some items long sought after by legislators. Presidential hopefuls continued to spend time in the state. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow A 16-Year-Old Murder Case Reflects California’s Changing Approach To Criminal JusticeMay 13, 2019Dan Morain of CALmatters joins Insight to discuss a 16-year-old murder case that illustrates California’s changing approach to criminal justice. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentA Capitol Crime: How A 16-Year-Old Murder Reached California’s Highest OfficesMay 12, 2019Gov. Jerry Brown's grant of clemency to the brother-in-law of Speaker Anthony Rendon underscores not just Brown's thinking, but California's evolution on crime and punishment.
Uncovered CaliforniaNewsom’s Latest Health Care Proposal Includes More Help For Covered California Consumers, Less Money For The UndocumentedMay 9, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaGov. Gavin Newsom says he’s committed to universal health care goals, but some advocates say his revised budget proposal falls short, particularly for the undocumented. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes $213 Billion Budget, Including $1 Billion For Homelessness And Increased ‘Rainy Day’ ReservesMay 9, 2019 | Ben Adler | Chris Nichols | Scott RoddThe revised spending plan is a $4.5 billion increase over Newsom’s January proposal and would spend the extra revenue on education, debt payments and building the state’s ‘rainy day’ fund. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAll Eyes On Gov. Gavin Newsom As He Prepares Updated California Budget ProposalMay 9, 2019 | Ben AdlerAlthough the state’s economy continues to be strong, Newsom is offering words of caution ahead of releasing his “May Revise” budget update. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezIt’s Time For Gov. Gavin Newsom's 'May Revise' Budget AnnouncementMay 9, 2019Every year in May, California’s governor releases a revised state budget. Will there be optimism or doom and gloom? The so-called “May Revise” is kind of a big event, and is greatly anticipated by those who follow the state budget process. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLessons Learned From California's Effort To Tighten The Childhood Immunization LawMay 8, 2019NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with California state Sen. Richard Pan. Pan is also a pediatrician, and he was one of the leaders of the effort to force parents to vaccinate their children.
State GovernmentCalifornia Workers Could Sue Over Past Misclassification After Federal Court Says ‘Dynamex’ Applies RetroactivelyMay 8, 2019 | Scott RoddThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled last Thursday that the state’s new standard for independent contractors applies retroactively.
