State GovernmentPostmates — Like Uber And Lyft — Is Working With California Labor Groups To Keep Independent Contractors. Critics Aren’t Sold.June 14, 2019 | Scott RoddThe gig economy giants, who use independent contractors instead of employees, have long opposed efforts to unionize their workforce. But a California Supreme Court decision and looming state legislation are forcing them to change course. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Just Passed A $215 Billion Budget. Here’s What’s Between The Lines.June 13, 2019Less tax-and-spendy than expected, California's $215 billion budget delivers more for working and poor families, but avoids most new taxes and stops short of health care for all.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: More Details On What’s in California’s New State BudgetJune 13, 2019California’s $213 billion state budget has been finalized. Some items made it into the budget, some didn’t. Notable inclusions are health insurance for undocumented Californians. CapRadio's Ben Adler explains. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBudget Deal’s Big Health Care Changes: Middle Class Subsidies On Covered California, And A State Individual MandateJune 12, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe budget California lawmakers are expected to vote on Thursday includes first-in-the-nation aid for middle-class consumers who buy health insurance on the individual market. It would also bring back an individual mandate penalty at the state level. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Looks To Clean Air Funds To Pay For Clean Drinking WaterJune 12, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroMore than a million Californians don't have access to clean drinking water. But a decision by the state Legislature Sunday to spend $130 million yearly could change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCal OES Director Talks About Fire, Floods And EarthquakesJune 12, 2019What does Cal OES do? How does it intersect with the various agencies when there’s a disaster? And what about disaster prevention and recovery? Populations who might need assistance or accommodation? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democratic Party Considers Proposal To Allow Non-Citizen DelegatesJune 11, 2019 | Scott RoddThe proposed rule, which would allow undocumented immigrants the opportunity to cast votes in party elections, will come up for consideration when the party convenes in August.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBreaking Down Gov. Gavin Newsom's First California Budget DealJune 10, 2019CapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler breaks down the budget, by topic, including tax conformity, expansion of Medical for undocumented Californians and bills affecting renters. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Lawmakers Tackle Housing Issues Impacting RentersJune 10, 2019 | Cody DrabbleCALmatters Data and Housing Reporter Matt Levin looks at how renters fared in the current legislative session: what bills were discussed, which ones died and what survived. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Budget Moves Toward Final Votes, With New Spending On Health Care And PreschoolJune 9, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe state budget agreement reached by Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders over the weekend is starting to take shape.
