State GovernmentBrown Signs Tax Bill That Will Benefit Tesla PlantJuly 11, 2014(AP) - A bill that would help California-based electric car maker Tesla has been signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, as the state competes for a planned battery plant.
State GovernmentCalifornia Law Bans Criminal Background Question On State Job ApplicationsJuly 11, 2014 | Max PringleUnder a new California law, job applicants will no longer be asked about their criminal history when they apply for state and local agency jobs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Ends Budget Year In The BlackJuly 10, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia ended its fiscal year with some money in the bank, which has not happened much recently. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Groundwater Management Plans Need ImprovementJuly 10, 2014 | Amy QuintonA new report finds groundwater management plans in California are outdated, lack important details, and need significant improvement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Law Allows Wine Tastings At California Farmer's MarketsJuly 10, 2014 | Max PringleA new California law allows people selling wine to offer tastings of their products at certified farmers markets. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pérez Requests Manual Vote Recount In Controllers Primary ElectionJuly 8, 2014 | Max PringleDemocratic Assemblyman John Pérez has requested a limited hand recount after finishing third by a razor thin margin in the primary race for State Controller. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker Proposing Government X-PrizeJuly 7, 2014 | Katie OrrA California Assemblyman wants to pay you to improve government. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOlsen's Election Well ReceivedJuly 7, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Assembly Republicans have chosen a new woman to lead them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Manufacturing Equipment Sales Tax Takes EffectJuly 7, 2014 | Max PringleA new California sales tax credit on manufacturing and research and development equipment went into effect this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEmergency Drought Relief Money Still UnspentJuly 7, 2014 | Ben AdlerFour months after Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers announced “emergency drought legislation,” the vast majority of the money sits untouched. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
