Suspect In Custody After Drawing A Weapon At U.S. CapitolMarch 28, 2016A man drew a weapon during routine security screening at the U.S. Capitol Visitor's Center and was shot by police, Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa said at a news conference. No officers were injured, he added.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: MCO Tax UpdateMarch 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordCapital Public Radio State Government Reporter Ben Bradford updates us on the "managed care organization" tax story. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Previewing Brown's Budget ProposalJanuary 7, 2016California Governor Jerry Brown is planning to release his proposed spending plan for the next fiscal year Thursday morning. CapRadio’s Ben Adler Joins Insight from the floor of the California Senate to preview the governor’s spending plan. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRight-To-Die Law Faces Delays, ChallengesOctober 19, 2015 | Katie OrrSupporters celebrated when a bill allowing for physician-assisted suicide in California was signed into law. But the tactics used to pass the law will likely delay its implementation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Labor AgreementsSeptember 22, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown has signed off an agreement with two of California’s labor unions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Child Seat BillSeptember 21, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia children under the age of 2 will now be required to ride in rear-facing child seats. That was one of several bills signed into law today by Gov. Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Seeks To Combat Antibiotic Resistance Through LivestockSeptember 16, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill awaiting action by California Governor Jerry Brown is designed to protect humans by managing the treatment of livestock. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Begins Final Week of SessionSeptember 8, 2015 | Katie Orr | Contact Chris NicholsThe Legislature began its final week of session Tuesday with the Senate and Assembly taking action on a number of bills.
State GovernmentIHSS Workers May Get OvertimeAugust 21, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia may start paying home healthcare workers overtime this fall.
State GovernmentLawmaker Wants State To Take Closer Look At Nail SalonsAugust 20, 2015 | Katie OrrThere are more than 8,000 nail salons in California. And a state lawmaker announced a new effort Thursday to take a closer look at them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.