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.
State GovernmentGroups Urge Swift Repairs At Oroville DamApril 19, 2017(AP) - Conservation groups are urging extensive and swift repairs at the nation's tallest dam, where an eroding spillway triggered an evacuation order for nearly 200,000 people in February.
State GovernmentBrown Makes Final Plea To Secure Tax Hike For Road RepairsApril 5, 2017Gov. Jerry Brown made a final push Wednesday to secure legislative support for a tax increase that would fund road construction and become a major piece of his legacy.
State GovernmentBusiness Leader Says Money Alone Won't Drive State Transportation DealDecember 14, 2016 | Chris NicholsState lawmakers have failed for years to reach a deal to pay for California’s growing transportation repair needs. What, if anything, will make the funding plans proposed last week by Democrats at the Capitol any different?
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Early Spending Proposals From Senate, Assembly DemsDecember 6, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Senate Democrats want to tackle unfinished business from last legislative session – including fixing the state’s aging infrastructure and boosting affordable housing. Meanwhile, Assembly Democrats are setting their budget priorities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTransportation Infrastructure One Of Few Issues Where California Democrats Align With Trump AdministrationDecember 5, 2016 | Daniel PotterCalifornia's Democratic leaders have vowed to fight President-elect Trump on healthcare, immigration and the environment. But there’s one issue where both sides seem to agree on: transportation infrastructure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Approves Water, Wastewater Rate HikesMarch 29, 2016 | Bob MoffittFor each of the next four years, city water rates will increase by 10 percent and wastewater rates will increase by 9 percent.
State GovernmentBrown Says Transportation Deal Will Get DoneAugust 19, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown says it’s obvious California’s crumbling roads must be repaired. Today he said he and the Legislature would come up with a plan. But he’s not sure what that plan will be. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRepublicans Propose New Gas Tax AmendmentApril 9, 2015 | Katie OrrRepublicans in the California Senate have introduced a Constitutional amendment designed to assure more money for the state’s infrastructure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCaltrans ‘Complete Streets’ Program About More Than CarsJanuary 23, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe California Department of Transportation has released an updated guide to statewide highway improvement projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
