State GovernmentGov. Brown Heads To Europe For Climate TalksOctober 31, 2017Governor Jerry Brown is continuing his international fight against climate change with a 10-day trip to Europe including stops at the Vatican and a United Nations conference in Germany.
State GovernmentYoung Californians Won't Get New Driving RestrictionsOctober 16, 2017 | Chris NicholsGov. Jerry Brown recently vetoed a bill that would have imposed a curfew on drivers under 21, saying increased teen driver training is a better approach.
Health CareGov. Brown Declares Hepatitis A Outbreak An Emergency, Calls For More VaccinesOctober 13, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaThe emergency declaration will increase the state's vaccination capacity against the outbreak.
State GovernmentBrown Lowers HIV Transmittal Penalty, Rejects State Parks Smoking BanOctober 6, 2017 | Ben AdlerFor the second year in a row, Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed legislation that would have smoking at California state parks and beaches. Meanwhile, he signed a bill that reduces the penalty for intentionally transmitting HIV to another person.
Cyber Security Experts Say California Vote Audit Has Exploitable ProblemsSeptember 26, 2017 | Ben BradfordFederal officials told California Friday that Russians probed the state's election system for vulnerabilities before the 2016 election. That's raising new questions over a bill on Governor Jerry Brown's desk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Sues To Stop Trump's Border WallSeptember 20, 2017The suit filed Wednesday argues that plans to begin construction in San Diego and Imperial counties could harm the state’s sensitive environmental resources. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown: Cap-And-Trade Bill Signing Is Key Milestone In Climate FightJuly 25, 2017 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that extends California’s signature climate change effort through 2030, the culmination of the governor’s years-long battle over the state’s cap-and-trade program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Massive Cap-And-Trade Proposal Set For Vote On MondayJuly 14, 2017In this week’s Capitol Chat, Ben Bradford takes a look at the massive cap-and-trade proposal set for a vote on Monday by the state Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Lobbies For Cap-And-Trade, Loses RepublicansJuly 13, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown wants an extension of the state climate change program, “cap-and-trade.” He gave rare—and heated—testimony to state Senators about it on Thursday.
State GovernmentGov. Jerry Brown's New Effort To 'Fill The Void' On Climate LeadershipJuly 12, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg are teaming up on a new climate change tracking initiative called America’s Pledge.
