State GovernmentBrown Signs New Whistleblower Protections For Capitol StaffFebruary 5, 2018 | Ben BradfordGov. Jerry Brown has approved new protections for legislative staff who report harassment or abuse at the California Capitol.
EnvironmentTime To Fight Fires With Fire, Watchdog Group SuggestsFebruary 5, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroThe Little Hoover Commission, tasked with questioning the efficiency of state programs, recommends immediate action when it comes to reducing the risk of damage from fires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker Hopes Bot Bill Sheds Light On Fake Social Media AccountsFebruary 5, 2018 | Chris NicholsDemocratic state Sen. Bob Hertzberg of Los Angeles said his bill would not ban bots. Instead, it would shed light on the fake accounts that simulate real people and spread waves of false information across their platforms, the lawmaker said. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareIs A Statewide Insurance Mandate Next For California?February 5, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Affordable Care Act’s individual insurance mandate is on the way out, but California may be coming up with its own version. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie: Nunes Memo Recap And ReactionsFebruary 5, 2018 | Cody DrabbleKen Rudin recaps the fallout from the Devin Nunes memo, along with reactions by Rep. Adam Schiff and President Donald Trump, and he previews the potential fight over the response by House Democrats. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLegislature Releases Document Trove Detailing Sexual HarassmentFebruary 5, 2018 | Chris RemingtonCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps the disclosure of several documents related to harassment allegations and settlements in the California Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFour Current California Lawmakers, Including Governor Candidate Travis Allen, Named In Sexual Harassment ClaimsFebruary 2, 2018 | Nick Miller | Ben Adler | Bob Moffitt | Sammy CaiolaThe California Senate and Assembly released 12 years of documents that show a combined 18 substantiated or well-founded sexual harassment complaints against state lawmakers or top staffers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Bills On Net Neutrality, Taxes, Environmental Regulation; A Look At Governor's Race SpendingFebruary 2, 2018 | Chris RemingtonBen Bradford joins for Capitol Chat to discuss bills focused on net neutrality, taxes and environmental regulation. He also recaps the state of the 2018 California governor's race. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLatest California Governor Campaign Fundraising Reports Are Out, And Gavin Newsom Is Lapping The FieldFebruary 1, 2018 | Ben AdlerDemocratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom isn’t just leading in the polls in California governor’s race. He’s got the most money in the bank, too. And it isn’t even close.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGubernatorial Candidate Travis Allen: Arrest Jerry Brown For Defying Federal Immigration LawsFebruary 1, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe Trump administration has said it may try to prosecute elected officials in "sanctuary" states and cities who defy federal immigration law. Republican Asm. Travis Allen says that should include the man he hopes to replace as California governor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.