Lawmakers Scramble to Undo Change to Public Records ActJune 19, 2013 | Katie OrrAfter an angry outcry from the public and press, California state lawmakers are backtracking on provisions that would weaken California’s Public Records Act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Beginning to Implement New Way of TeachingJune 17, 2013 | Katie OrrThe days of tedious memorization and multiple choice tests may soon be a thing of the past for California students. The state is beginning to implement an entirely new way of teaching known as the common core curriculum. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calif. Legislature Passes State Budget BillJune 14, 2013 | Ben Adler | Katie OrrThe California legislature has approved the 2013-14 state budget bill – one day before its constitutional deadline to send a spending plan to Gov. Jerry Brown. Debate will continue Saturday on some of the budget's accompanying "trailer" bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Budget Fills In Dental Coverage Gaps for Poor CaliforniansJune 14, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia lawmakers and Governor Jerry Brown reached a budget agreement this week. A small number of areas won restored funding for next year - dental care was one of them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Parties Clash Over Budget TransparencyJune 13, 2013 | Katie OrrLawmakers will begin voting on the California budget tomorrow . But Republicans say they’ll also have to vote on several bills they know little about. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Law Could Limit Public Records ActJune 13, 2013 | Katie OrrA new California law could make it more difficult to get public records from local governments.
School Districts Have Different Attitudes on School Funding FormulaJune 12, 2013 | Katie OrrSchool districts in California will receive varying amounts of money under the state’s new school funding plan. And attitudes about the plan vary as well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Administration Agrees to State Worker Pay RaisesJune 11, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia's largest state workers union says it's reached a tentative deal with Gov. Jerry Brown's administration that calls for a 4.5 percent pay increase for its members over a three-year contract. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown, Democratic Leaders Confirm Budget DealJune 11, 2013 | Katie OrrIt wasn’t too many years ago California could barely get a budget passed. But things are different this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A New Kind of Budget Fight at the CapitolJune 10, 2013 | Katie OrrWith California’s budget deadline drawing closer and revenues rising, the air around the Capitol is filled with the cries of people calling for the state to restore past cuts. But Governor Jerry Brown is insisting on frugality. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
