State GovernmentAudit Says CSU Stashed Away $1.5 Billion And Raised TuitionJune 20, 2019(AP) — The California State University system kept $1.5 billion in discretionary reserves while it raised tuition and lobbied the Legislature for more state funding, according to a report released Thursday by the state auditor.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Committee Backs Vaccine Exemption LawJune 20, 2019A California Assembly committee voted 9-2 in support of new rules for vaccination exemptions on Thursday.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapChat: Diversity In California's Attorney General's OfficeJune 20, 2019The State Attorney General’s Office is focussing on diversifying its staff. CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd discusses this and more in this week's Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaRedefining Who Is In Poverty Could Bump Thousands From Medi-CalJune 19, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThe federal government plans to change how poverty is measured, which could bump low-income California families from health care and social welfare programs.
Health CareProp. 64 Taxes Are Threatening Charity Groups Who Give Away Pot To Chronically Ill CaliforniansJune 19, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaDonated marijuana for chronically ill, low-income Californians gets taxed under Prop 64. Advocates for “compassionate use” say these patients deserve a break. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Calls Native American Treatment GenocideJune 19, 2019(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that the state's treatment of Native Americans amounted to genocide. He formally apologized and pushed the state to reckon with California's dark history of violence, mistreatment and neglect of Native Americans.
Health CareCalifornia Governor, Lawmaker Alter Proposed Vaccine RulesJune 18, 2019(AP) — California public health officials would have more oversight of doctors and schools with high numbers of medical exemptions for vaccinations under a legislative compromise announced Tuesday.
State GovernmentWhat's Buried In California’s Budget Package? Lawmakers Send 12 Bills To Gov. Gavin Newsom.June 17, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe budget bill that now sits on Newsom’s desk is just the tip of the iceberg. State lawmakers sent him another dozen on Monday that would implement the spending plan, with more to come before the end of the month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAdvocates Call California’s Budget A ‘Big Win’ For Early Childhood EducationJune 14, 2019 | Chris NicholsThe budget Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign later this month pays for thousands more children to attend free, all-day preschool and for families to receive subsidized childcare. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislative Analyst: Gov. Gavin Newsom's Proposed Raises For California Prison Guards Not JustifiedJune 14, 2019 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s nonpartisan budget watchdog is blasting a labor deal between Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration and the state prison guards’ union, which lawmakers could vote on as soon as Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
