State GovernmentRoundup: California Lawmakers Pass ‘Fair Pay Act’ For College AthletesSeptember 11, 2019 | Scott RoddThe bill faced staunch opposition from the NCAA, which prohibits students from earning money while playing a college sport. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Sends Rent Cap Deal To Assembly, Where Its Fate Is Less CertainSeptember 10, 2019 | Ben AdlerA rent cap deal between tenant advocates, business groups and the California Apartment Association has passed the state Senate on a party-line vote. But it’s not yet clear if it has the votes to pass the Assembly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Limiting California Vaccine Medical Exemptions, Despite Capitol ProtestsSeptember 9, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe bill seeks to prevent doctors from issuing fraudulent medical exemptions for vaccines. Protesters opposed to the measure sought to block entrances to the Capitol and repeatedly disrupted the Senate and Assembly before Newsom signed the measure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamWhy Older Uber Drivers Earn Less Than Younger OnesSeptember 9, 2019Older workers may be able to find new opportunities in the gig economy. But research shows that on certain platforms, they’re making less than younger workers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentParking Lots Stay Off-Limits Overnight For Homeless Community College StudentsSeptember 8, 2019Some critics called the parking lot idea a Band-Aid on a gaping wound. Others envisioned unintended consequences if colleges began maintaining parking lots as makeshift vehicle campsites.
State GovernmentTrump’s Campaign Manager Headlined California Republican Convention Despite President’s 32 Percent Approval Rating. Here’s Why.September 8, 2019 | Ben AdlerAt first glance, this might not make much sense. But there are clear benefits — for both the California GOP and the Trump campaign. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker, Gov. Newsom Reach Deal On Vaccine BillSeptember 6, 2019The author of a hot-button California bill limiting medical exemptions for vaccinations on Friday accepted Gov. Gavin Newsom's last-minute demand for additional changes.
State GovernmentTrump’s National Campaign Manager To Headline California GOP Convention This WeekendSeptember 5, 2019 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Republicans gather for their state party convention starting Friday, with new leadership and nowhere to go but up after losing virtually every competitive race in last year’s midterms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamA Bill To Fix Or Foul California’s Gig EconomySeptember 5, 2019 | Randol WhiteIndependent contractors could become employees of companies such as Uber, Lyft and Doordash, changing their ability to earn a living and the businesses they work for forever. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentA Promise Stalled: Eight Months In, Gov. Gavin Newsom Has Yet To Hire A Homelessness CzarSeptember 4, 2019 | Chris NicholsGov. Gavin Newsom has yet to hire a cabinet-level homelessness secretary, something he vowed to do during his campaign. And it's not clear whether he'll ever follow through.
