Homeless Protest City Council's Camping Ordinance By Camping At City HallDecember 8, 2015 | Bob MoffittUPDATE: 12:50 a.m. Dec. 9: A group of homeless people protested the city's camping ordinance, but dispersed when Sacramento Police requested they do so.
State GovernmentCalifornia Launches Tax Credit For Working PoorDecember 2, 2015 | Chris NicholsOfficials on Wednesday announced the launch of a state tax credit for California's poorest working families called CalEITC4me.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Package of Water Affordability And Conservation BillsOctober 9, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia agencies will develop a plan to help people on low-incomes pay their water bills. It’s one of 24 bills Governor Jerry Brown signed today related to water management and use. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCritics Say Budget Revision Neglects Social WelfareMay 14, 2015 | Katie OrrIn his May budget revision Governor Jerry Brown left out several social programs that some lawmakers and advocates have been pushing for. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDemocrats Seek To Expand Child Care VouchersFebruary 18, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia Democratic lawmakers say it’s time to reinvest in state-subsidized child care. They announced a legislative effort today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGovernor Brown Gets Push Back On PovertyJanuary 12, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown says a large portion of his annual budget proposal will go toward reducing the poverty rate - and he's getting push back from all sides. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDiaper Bill Provokes BacklashAugust 11, 2014 | Katie OrrA California lawmaker is dealing with some major backlash after proposing a bill to subsidize diapers for poor families. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Says State Facing Unprecedented InequalityAugust 6, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown says the state is dealing with historically unprecedented economic inequality. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
