Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: California Republicans Rethink Approach In 2019February 28, 2019Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for Capitol Chat to talk about the new approach California Republicans are taking in 2019. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia May Broaden Far-Reaching Data Privacy LawFebruary 25, 2019(AP) — California consumers would have more power to sue corporations for misusing their data under a proposal by the attorney general Monday to expand what already is the nation's most far-reaching law protecting personal information.
What Has California Gov. Gavin Newsom Done So Far For The Homeless?February 25, 2019 | Chris NicholsDuring his run for governor, Gavin Newsom said California needed state leadership "laser-focused" on its homeless crisis. PolitiFact California is tracking now-Gov. Newsom's progress, or lack thereof, on this and other promises.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia GOP Reevaluates Political Future At State Party ConventionFebruary 25, 2019Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler spoke with several members of the California GOP at the party’s convention this weekend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Republicans Just Elected Their First Female Party Chairperson, But The GOP Still Faces A Daunting ComebackFebruary 24, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe California Republican Party convention wrapped up Sunday with its first ever female chairperson — and its first Latina. But her task remains daunting: Chart the party’s path forward under President Trump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIf California Pursues A Cap On Rent Increases, How Many Tenants Will It Help? No One Really Knows YetFebruary 24, 2019Less than four months after an initiative to allow cities to expand rent control failed at the ballot box, no new legislation from lawmakers or specific proposals from the Newsom administration have been introduced to cap how much rents can rise.
State GovernmentCalifornia Republicans Are At Historic Low. This Weekend In Sacramento, The Party Seeks A Path ForwardFebruary 22, 2019 | Ben AdlerPresident Trump may hold the White House, and Republicans may lead the Senate. But in California, the GOP is in the wilderness as it kicks off its annual state convention.
State GovernmentKey Leadership Posts Remain Unfilled Six Weeks After California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s InaugurationFebruary 21, 2019 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s governor campaigned on promises to build a single-payer health care system and 3.5 million new homes. But he has yet to appoint the cabinet secretaries or department heads who will lead those ambitious initiatives.
EnvironmentWhite House Ends California Talks On Mileage StandardsFebruary 21, 2019(AP) — The Trump administration says it has ended talks with California over mileage standards, moving the two closer to a potential court battle. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia And Trump Face Off Over High Speed Rail Money And Border EmergencyFebruary 21, 2019CapRadio Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler dives into whether California can keep the bullet train project on track in light of President Donald Trump’s threats to reclaim $2.5 billion of high speed rail funding. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.