Insight With Vicki GonzalezWhat You Need To Know About California Voter RegistrationJanuary 7, 2020There’s confusion about who can vote in which party in the upcoming March presidential primary. Depending on which party’s primary you plan to vote in, choosing “no party preference” may require re-registering to vote. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Election Officials Address Confusion Over No Party Preference Voting In State’s Presidential PrimaryJanuary 6, 2020 | Chris NicholsUnlike other elections in the state, a voter’s party makes a big difference in the presidential primary. Questions came up after No Party Preference voters received postcards asking which party ballot they want.
California DreamReporter’s Notebook: Tolerance Or Tantrums? It’s Not Just Politicians Who Need To ChooseJanuary 6, 2020 | Ben AdlerAs a veteran California Capitol reporter leaves the beat, he digs back into his reporter’s notebook to reflect on our growing polarization. His takeaway? Just because you disagree with someone’s political views, it doesn’t make them a bad person. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBen Adler Reflects On Nearly Ten Years Covering the CapitolJanuary 6, 2020CapRadio’s Ben Adler has covered California’s state Capitol for nearly ten years. He’s moving into a new job at CapRadio and opens his reporter’s notebook to shares his observations of what has happened over that near decade. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAs California Tries To Make Contract Workers Employees, Industries Push BackJanuary 4, 2020 | Scott RoddCalifornia's new law, AB5, which aims to reclassify some contract workers as employees, went into effect Jan. 1. Industries are working to figure out how to comply, or work around the law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Laws Will Make It Easier To Build Granny FlatsJanuary 3, 2020 | Chris NicholsOne new law that goes into effect this month reduces fees local governments charge to build these small homes, also called accessory dwelling units or ADUs. Another speeds up the approval process.
