State GovernmentBrown's Revised Budget Would Help California During DroughtMay 13, 2014 | Amy QuintonGovernor Jerry Brown’s revised budget proposal contains more money to address complications from the drought in California. He wants more money to go to firefighting, food assistance, and wildlife preservation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Releases His Updated California Budget ProposalMay 13, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has released his updated spending plan for the coming fiscal year. The $156 billion total budget is bolstered by the state's economic turnaround and voter-approved tax hikes.
State GovernmentUnexpected Revenue Should Influence Governor Brown's Revised Budget PlanMay 13, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown is expected to release his revised budget plan for 2014 Tuesday. The state Treasury has brought in an unexpected $2 billion in revenue since January, which is sure to be a factor in the battle over spending priorities Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLAO: California Is $340 Billion In DebtMay 7, 2014 | Ben AdlerFrom retirement obligations to paying off bond measures, a new report says California is on the hook for $340 billion. The state has yet to set aside money for most of that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Pushes Rainy Day Fund; Steinberg Signals DelayApril 28, 2014 | Ben AdlerWhen California Governor Jerry Brown made a rare appearance before a legislative committee Monday to support a “rainy day fund” constitutional amendment, the surprisingly warm reception in the room belied the tensions beginning to emerge. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProgressive Groups Want $5 Billion More In California BudgetApril 25, 2014 | Ben AdlerDeep discontent with Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal among California progressives is prompting a coordinated campaign for more spending on education and health care programs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California April Budget Revenues Just Slightly Ahead Of ProjectionsApril 24, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Democrats and progressive groups hoping that strong state budget revenues would help them make the case for new spending will likely be disappointed by April income tax collections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Calls Special Legislative Session on New Budget ReserveApril 16, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalif. Gov. Jerry Brown is throwing the full weight of his office behind his push for a new state budget reserve by calling the legislature into special session next week. Republicans say he’ll have to strengthen his proposal to win their support. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Steinberg: Replace Cap-and-Trade With Carbon Tax for Vehicle FuelsFebruary 20, 2014 | Ben AdlerDemocratic Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg wants to exempt vehicle fuels from California’s cap-and-trade system, which they’re currently set to enter next year. Instead, he wants a carbon tax at the gas pump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Push For State Affordable Housing Funding This YearFebruary 18, 2014 | Ben AdlerAffordable housing projects in California lost their most reliable funding source when the state dissolved redevelopment agencies a couple of years ago. Now, there’s growing support to find money for affordable housing once again. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
