Calif. Adds To List Of Places Where State-Funded Travel Is BannedJune 22, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia will now ban public employees from traveling to Texas and three other states for work.
California Attorney General Wants More Money To Fight TrumpMay 5, 2017California's attorney general says he needs more money if he is going to continue fighting President Donald Trump's proposals.
State GovernmentBig Spenders In Elections Catch The Eye Of Calif. Attorney GeneralMay 3, 2017 | Ben BradfordAttorney General Xavier Becerra says he wants to crack down on non-profit groups that contribute dark money in political campaigns. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalif. Sues Trump Admin Over Fossil Fuel PaymentsApril 27, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe lawsuit pits California in court against the Trump administration over the economics of burning coal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Becerra Says California Is Not In 'Business Of Deportation'April 23, 2017(AP) - California Attorney General Xavier Becerra says his state is committed to keeping families together and is "not in the business of deportation."
State GovernmentCalifornia Relies On Other States To Challenge TrumpApril 13, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia has supported or joined at least a dozen lawsuits against the Trump administration since Attorney General Xavier Becerra took office in January.
California Lawmakers React (Or Don't React) To Trump Travel BanJanuary 30, 2017 | Ben BradfordDemocratic lawmakers were seen joining protesters on Sunday against Donald Trump's executive order banning travel from seven majority-Muslim nations, while Republicans remained largely silent.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFiat-Chrysler, Becerra Confirmation And More Budget Analysis With Ben BradfordJanuary 13, 2017In this week’s Capitol Chat, State Government Reporter Ben Bradford examines the newest emissions cheating scandal, the confirmation of new attorney general Xavier Becerra and the governor's state budget proposal. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Return To Capitol For New YearJanuary 4, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers return to work Wednesday for what promises to be a busy January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.