SEIU Members Approve State Labor DealJuly 9, 2013 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown’s labor deal with California’s largest state workers union is now all-but-official. SEIU Local 1000 says 90 percent of its members voted to ratify the contract.
Bills Going Out for Controversial Fire FeeJuly 8, 2013 | Katie OrrFor the second year in a row, California is charging rural homeowners a special fee for fire protection. The bills are coming a bit later than planned, but they are on their way. he fee's critics are as angry as ever and still hope to overturn it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
S&P: New Calif. Budget a Mixed BagJuly 1, 2013The Standard and Poor’s rating agency likes most of what it sees in the new California state budget. But S&P analyst Gabriel Petek says the spending plan takes a step backwards by not paying down as much debt as Gov. Jerry Brown originally proposed.
Brown's Budget Guru Stepping DownJune 28, 2013 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown’s budget guru is resigning after more than three years as head of California’s Finance Department. Katie Orr reports from Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Budget's on the Books: Brown Signs $96 Billion Spending PlanJune 27, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia's new state budget is now law. Governor Jerry Brown has signed the $96 billion general fund spending plan for the fiscal year that will begin on Monday, with very few line-item vetoes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Wins Enterprise Zone Elimination in Narrow Assembly VoteJune 27, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to eliminate the controversial Enterprise Zone tax break has squeaked through the Assembly with the bare minimum two-thirds vote. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Health Care Advocates Applaud New Budget And Medi-Cal ExpansionJune 27, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneThere was a sense of celebration as Governor Jerry Brown signed the California budget today, especially among health care advocates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Senate Approves Restoration of Records ActJune 24, 2013 | Katie OrrThe California Senate has passed an Assembly bill that would roll back changes to the state’s Public Records Act.
Trial Courts Welcome $60 Million BumpJune 24, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s trial courts are set to receive an extra $60 million in the new state budget that takes effect next month. The money is designated to help improve access to courts that have slashed hours and resources or shut down completely. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calif. Public Records Act to Remain IntactJune 20, 2013 | Katie OrrAfter a week filled with controversy over a provision in the state budget package that would have gutted the California Public Records Act, Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders all say they support short- and long-term fixes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
