Capitol Round-Up: Disclosure, Double Pay, Fantasy SportsJanuary 27, 2016 | Ben BradfordIt was a busy Wednesday at the state Capitol in California.
State GovernmentCalifornia Pushes Back Against Outside SpendingDecember 2, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia is one of just a few states looking to curb the influence of outside spending in elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Tightens Scrutiny On Candidates And Spending GroupsOctober 16, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia's campaign finance watchdog agency has adopted new rules to stop candidates from collaborating with outside groups that spend money on them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTracking Money in California Politics Might Get EasierSeptember 2, 2015 | Chris NicholsCalifornia officials are launching a new search engine to better track campaign money for state candidates and ballot measures.
State GovernmentOse: Decision On Recount After Vote Is CertifiedNovember 20, 2014 | Ed JoyceIn an interview with Capital Public Radio News, Republican Doug Ose said he will wait for the final vote certification before considering a recount. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Approves Pair Of Campaign Finance Disclosure BillsAugust 22, 2014 | Max PringleMeasures that would create tougher campaign finance disclosure laws are heading to the governor's desk.
State GovernmentMonday Bill Roundup: Wiretapping, In Vitro, Campaign GiftsMay 19, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers sent several notable bills from one chamber to the other Monday – including measures dealing with warrantless wiretapping, in vitro fertilization and campaign finance rules. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Moves Forward With Campaign Finance ReformMay 8, 2014 | Katie OrrLawmakers continue to revise California’s campaign finance regulations.