State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Consider Jointly Managing Electric Grid With Other StatesMarch 14, 2018 | Ben BradfordA key priority of California Gov. Jerry Brown before he leaves office is regaining momentum at the Capitol after stalling last year.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California: Trump Visits CaliforniaMarch 14, 2018 | Chris RemingtonPolitiFact California follows up on President Trump's visit to San Diego. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareIs Single Payer Still An Option For California? Some Lawmakers Say Yes — But Not Anytime Soon.March 13, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Assembly's special universal health care committee released its first formal report on Tuesday. They’re looking long-term at a “unified public financing” model, which could be accomplished within a single-payer system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Eye New Gun Bills After Parkland ShootingMarch 13, 2018 | Ben BradfordAs high school students around the country prepare to walkout to protest for tighter restrictions on firearms, California lawmakers and policy advocates are preparing their own responses after the Parkland shooting. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOdds That Two Democrats Advance In California's U.S. Senate Race IncreaseMarch 12, 2018 | Ben BradfordFor the second consecutive election, two Democrats are positioned to advance to the run-off for a U.S. Senate seat in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown To Trump: Focus On High-Speed Rail, Not A Border WallMarch 12, 2018(AP) — California Gov. Jerry Brown invited President Donald Trump to visit the state's high-speed rail construction projects while he is in the state this week to examine prototypes of the wall he wants to build along the U.S.-Mexico border.
State GovernmentOne California Lawmaker Faced Expulsion. Another Got A Warning Letter. An HR Expert Explains Why.March 12, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California Senate threatened to suspend or expel one lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct — but issued a letter of admonishment to another. The first senator, Tony Mendoza, resigned. The second, Bob Hertzberg, continues to serve. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Bullet Train Cost Spikes 20 PercentMarch 9, 2018 | Chris NicholsGOP lawmakers and taxpayer groups seized on Friday’s new report indicating high-speed-rail cost overruns to argue the state should stop funding it.
Health CareTribal Lands To Get Funding Boost To Curb Opioid CrisisMarch 9, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia is investing in new medication and physician training for American Indian communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Villaraigosa Neglects Key Facts In Claim Single-Payer ‘Forces Seniors Off Medicare’March 8, 2018Would seniors in California really be forced off Medicare by the single-payer health plan backed by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom?
