State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Lane Splitting, Carbon Emissions, Charter Schools, Water UseAugust 19, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia will be the only state where motorcycles can officially go between lanes to pass stopped cars. This is one legislation signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Friday.
Senate Rejects 4 Gun Proposals Inspired By Orlando AttackJune 21, 2016To virtually no one's surprise, the Senate failed to advance any of the four gun control proposals — two offered by Democrats, and two by Republicans — that came in response to last week's mass shooting in Orlando, Fla.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUS Senate Race UpdateJune 8, 2016Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez have 5 months of head-to-head campaigning ahead of them. They are the top two finishers in the US Senate race. Capital Public Radio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins Insight to recap the primary. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSenate Debate RecapMay 11, 2016CapRadio's Managing Editor Linnea Edmeier joins Insight us for a recap on the Race for the Senate Debate that was held in San Diego Tuesday evening. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Senate Hopeful Masto Outraises Republican Heck Last QuarterApril 15, 2016(AP) — Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto has outraised her Republican rival Joe Heck recently in the race to replace Sen. Harry Reid, although Heck has more money in the bank.
Crowded Ticket Could Ease Path For Sanchez In Senate BidApril 6, 2016(AP) — Thirty-four candidates want to be California's next U.S. senator. Beyond the leading Democrats, it's a mostly unfamiliar group that opens the way for surprises and could boost the chances of Rep. Loretta Sanchez in June's primary election.
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 GovernmentCalifornia Senate Approves Higher Minimum WageJune 1, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Senate has approved an increase in the state’s minimum wage.
State GovernmentSenate Passes Measure Repealing Max Grant RuleJune 1, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Senate has approved a measure that would repeal a rule limiting when families can receive additional state aid. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Faces House Of Origin DeadlineJune 1, 2015 | Katie OrrThe beginning of June is a busy time for the California Legislature. There’s the pending budget deadline. And the Senate and Assembly must each act on hundreds of bills by June 5. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
