State GovernmentLawmakers OK Year's Supply Of Birth ControlAugust 25, 2016(AP) - California women who take birth control could face fewer trips to the pharmacy under a bill moving through the Legislature.
State GovernmentLegislature Sends Foster Child, Immigrant Protections To GovernorAugust 1, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers have approved bills that would protect foster kids from parents who sexually trafficked them and block courts from considering the immigration status of plaintiffs in personal injury or wrongful death claims.
State GovernmentCould California Legislature Take Lame-Duck Vote On Gas Taxes?August 1, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers are back at the state Capitol for their final scheduled month of work this year. They’re scheduled to adjourn by midnight on August 31. But at least one major issue could stretch into a rare lame-duck session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Round-Up: An End To The MarathonJune 2, 2016 | Chris Nichols | Ben BradfordThe California Senate and Assembly passed hundreds of bills this week, before a key deadline.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Drug-Related BillsApril 7, 2016Two drug-related bills made it through the California legislature this week, including one specifically targeting those that sell fentanyl. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us live from session to explain. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: California's Minimum WageApril 1, 2016Capitol reporter Ben Bradford joins Insight to talk about the approval of California's $15 minimum wage. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Give Access To Details Of Police Abuse ProbesFebruary 19, 2016(AP) - California residents would have access to details of investigations involving wrongdoing by police officers and police shootings under a new bill in the state Legislature.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Show Up Friday For 'Per Diem Day'January 15, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia legislators gathered for an unusual session on Friday Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSome Undocumented Californians Already Receiving Medi-CalSeptember 22, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers continue to debate whether undocumented immigrants in the state should be allowed to sign up for Medi-Cal. But many are already receiving some coverage.
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.
