State GovernmentCould California Efforts To Maintain Obama-era Environmental Rules, Enact Rent Caps Succeed This Year? State Senate Leader Is Optimistic.August 15, 2019 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins spoke with CapRadio about her proposal to put Obama-era environmental rules into state law, plus the possibility of action at the Capitol on tenant protections and new rules for gig economy workers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Leader: ‘Gig Economy’ Deal Likely Won’t Be Included In ‘Dynamex’ Bill Expected To Pass This YearAugust 14, 2019 | Ben AdlerSen. Toni Atkins says she expects the Legislature’s efforts to “strike a balance” between companies and labor unions on whether gig economy workers should be classified as employees will continue beyond when lawmakers adjourn next month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhat Does President Trump’s Latest Immigration Crackdown Mean For California?August 13, 2019As President Donald Trump published controversial new rules on Monday making it harder for legal immigrants to get green cards if they use Medicaid, food stamps and other social safety net programs, California has reacted with anticipated outrage.
EnvironmentCalifornia Joins Coalition Of States Suing The Trump Administration Over New Coal RulesAugust 13, 2019California and 20 other Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its decision to ease restrictions on coal-fired power plants, with Gov. Gavin Newsom saying the president is trying to rescue an outdated industry.
State GovernmentCSU Chancellor Defends Reserves Following Critical State AuditAugust 13, 2019California State University Chancellor Timothy White told a panel of state lawmakers on Monday that the more than $1.5 billion in discretionary reserves identified by Auditor Elaine Howle is "anything but discretionary."
State GovernmentCalifornia Gun-Control Backers Concerned About Changing Federal CourtsAugust 12, 2019(AP) — California gun control advocates are worried about the future of the state's gun laws, some of the toughest in the nation, under a federal judiciary that is becoming increasingly conservative.
State Government5 Things To Watch Down The Homestretch As California Lawmakers Return From Summer RecessAugust 12, 2019 | Scott RoddLawmakers return to California’s Capitol Monday for a final five weeks of hashing out legislation with more than 1,000 bills awaiting action. The biggest debates will focus on rent control, consumer privacy and defining who’s an employee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThe California Public Utilities Commission Couldn’t Offer A List Of Everything It Regulates. So We’re Trying To Make One.August 9, 2019The California Public Utilities Commission is a sprawling organization that regulates everything from PG&E to Uber and Lyft. But it's difficult to find a list of the agency’s regulatory responsibilities. So CapRadio is attempting to compile one.
State GovernmentEmergency Services Director Briefed Gov. Gavin Newsom On Threat Of Hate Groups During First Week in OfficeAugust 7, 2019 | Scott RoddGov. Gavin Newsom's comments suggest the first meeting with his emergency director wasn’t about wildfires or earthquakes. It was about white supremacists and hate groups.
State GovernmentThis California Agency Already Regulates PG&E, Uber, AT&T, Trains, Buses — And Now Wildfire Safety. Is That Too Much?August 7, 2019 | Ben AdlerCalifornians spend $50 billion a year on services regulated by the state’s powerful, obscure Public Utilities Commission: electricity, phones, even buses and trains. Now, a new law adds wildfire safety inspections of electric equipment to that list. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
