State GovernmentLocal Governments Setting California Policy AgendaFebruary 19, 2015 | Katie OrrIn California, state policy is supposed to be set at the capitol. But complicated politics mean changes can take years, if they ever come at all. Increasingly local governments are taking the policy lead. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Versus Big Plastic Campaign LaunchedNovember 6, 2014 | Ed JoyceA coalition of California environmental, labor and business groups, and local government officials launched a campaign Thursday to fight an effort to overturn the statewide ban on single-use plastic grocery bags. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPlastic Bag Ban Opponents Seek Referendum After Brown Signs BillSeptember 30, 2014(AP) - California is the first state government in the nation to adopt a single-use plastic grocery bag ban.
EnvironmentShoppers Respond To California's Plastic Bag BanSeptember 30, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s new plastic bag ban is going to mean a change in behavior for some shoppers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWater, School Bonds Top Legislature's Agenda As Final Month BeginsAugust 4, 2014 | Ben AdlerA water bond, a school bond, a statewide plastic bag ban and paid sick leave are all on California lawmakers’ agenda as they return Monday for their final month of session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDavis Plastic Bag Ban Begins TuesdayJune 30, 2014 | Ed JoyceStarting Tuesday, July 1, all retail stores and restaurants in the City of Davis will be banned from providing single-use plastic carryout grocery bags.
State GovernmentCalifornia Plastic Bag Ban Clears Assembly CommitteeMay 14, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia would ban single-use plastic grocery bags under a bill that passed an Assembly Committee Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
