State GovernmentCalifornia State Sen. Richard Pan Shoved Near Capitol By Opponent Of Vaccine Exemption BillAugust 21, 2019 | Ben Adler | Nick MillerPan, the author of California’s vaccine law and a new proposal that seeks to limit medical exemptions, was walking to an event in downtown Sacramento when an opponent to that bill shoved the lawmaker in the back. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Raises Standard For When Police Can Use Deadly ForceAugust 19, 2019 | Ben AdlerNearly a year and a half after Sacramento police shot and killed Stephon Clark, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday that changes the legal use of force standard from “reasonable” to “necessary.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProposition 13 Battle Gets New Momentum For November 2020 BallotAugust 15, 2019 | Ben AdlerOne of the most expensive political fights in California history could be headed for the November 2020 ballot: a property tax increase that could raise $10 billion a year for schools, community colleges and local governments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnnual Softball Game For California Lawmakers Showcases Bipartisanship — As Republicans Struggle to Field TeamAugust 15, 2019 | Scott RoddInstead of Democrats versus Republicans, like in previous years, the two teams were a mix of party affiliations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.