State GovernmentBrown Signs Five Anti-Tobacco Bills, Vetoes OneMay 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown has signed bills that will raise the smoking age to 21 and regulate e-cigarettes like other tobacco products. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Approves Tobacco-Free College CampusesApril 25, 2016(AP) — A proposal to ban tobacco use on all California State University and community college campuses is gaining traction in the Statehouse.
State GovernmentBills Restricting Tobacco Use Move To California GovernorApril 22, 2016(AP) — California lawmakers are sending six bills to restrict tobacco use to the governor after a delay of more than six weeks.
California Pension Board Backs Off Tobacco Divestment StudyApril 20, 2016(AP) — The nation's largest public pension system may be backing off its decision to study reinvesting in tobacco stocks it sold off 15 years ago.
California County Passes New Anti-Tobacco RegulationsMarch 30, 2016(AP) - Sonoma County officials have approved new anti-tobacco regulations meant to make cigarettes more expensive and difficult for minors to obtain.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol ChatMarch 18, 2016We discuss local elections, new High Speed Rail plans and the tobacco industry in this week's week's Capitol Chat with State Government Reporter Ben Bradford. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Passes New Tobacco Fees, Restrictions, Higher Minimum AgeMarch 3, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California state Assembly passed new restrictions and fees on tobacco products, including raising the minimum smoking age to 21 during a contentious session held today in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia To Big-League Ballplayers: Stop Chewing TobaccoOctober 13, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers have taken the first step toward accomplishing something Major League Baseball could never do: Stop players from stuffing those big wads of chewing tobacco into their mouths during games.
State GovernmentTobacco Ban On Hold At Sacramento StateJuly 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento State had planned to ban all tobacco use on campus this fall. But those plans are now on hold. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMajor California Tobacco Bills Go Before Assembly CommitteeJuly 8, 2015(AP) - Two California bills aimed at curbing youth smoking are getting a crucial legislative hearing.
