Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo Speaks From El Salvador, Part 1July 17, 2019 | Cody DrabbleAssemblymember Wendy Carrillo joined Gov. Gavin Newsom on a trip to El Salvador in April of this year. Carrillo talked about the importance of the relationship between California and El Salvador and why Salvadorans are coming to the U.S. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Stopped Tracking Sexual Harassment Complaints Years Ago. What Happens Now?July 17, 2019 | Cody DrabbleAt the height of the Me Too movement, California leaders couldn’t answer basic questions about the prevalence of sexual harassment complaints across state agencies. That’s because the state eliminated its tracking system in 2012. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gavin Newsom Promised College Savings Accounts For Kindergarteners. He’s Taken A $50 Million StepJuly 16, 2019 | Chris NicholsDuring his campaign for governor, Gavin Newsom promised to create a "financial foundation for college beginning in kindergarten." We wanted to know what progress, if any, Newsom has made. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Reduce Welfare Payments To Parents Who Refuse To Vaccinate Their ChildrenJuly 12, 2019 | Scott RoddThe proposal would eliminate so-called personal belief exemptions for parents who do not want to immunize their children. Failure to vaccinate could result in a penalty deducted from families’ benefits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState May Push Cities And Counties To Draw 'Fairer' DistrictsJuly 12, 2019The Supreme Court has given lawmakers the greenlight to gerrymander, but two California bills could drive the state even further in the other direction.
State GovernmentCalifornia Effort To Stop Surprise Hospital Bills StallsJuly 10, 2019(AP) — A California proposal aimed at limiting high medical bills from emergency room visits stalled Wednesday, with the author saying opposition from hospitals was insurmountable this year.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Approve Police Shootings RestrictionsJuly 9, 2019(AP) — A measure setting new standards that would allow police to use deadly force only when necessary to defend against an imminent threat of death or serious injury to officers and bystanders has been sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Passes Proposal For $21 Billion Wildfire Liability FundJuly 8, 2019 | Scott RoddGov. Gavin Newsom set a deadline of July 12 to pass the proposal, and lawmakers acted swiftly Monday to usher it through the legislative process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill To Ban Elephants, Tigers In California Circuses Among Several Animal Protection Measures Moving Ahead At CapitolJuly 5, 2019 | Chris NicholsAlong with the ban on wild animals in circuses, the bills include a requirement for shelters to microchip all dogs and cats either adopted or claimed by an owner, and an expansion of a list of banned commercial animal skins.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Are Working On The Friday After Independence Day. If They Didn’t, They’d Lose $804 Each.July 4, 2019 | Ben AdlerYou might not be working Friday, but California lawmakers are. They’re expected to vote on the final pieces of the state budget package. They’re also coming to collect expense money known as “per diem.”
