State GovernmentBrown Says Transportation Deal Will Get DoneAugust 19, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown says it’s obvious California’s crumbling roads must be repaired. Today he said he and the Legislature would come up with a plan. But he’s not sure what that plan will be. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRenewed Effort To Pass Right-To-Die LegislationAugust 18, 2015 | Katie OrrThe stage has been set for more emotional debate surrounding physician-assisted suicide in California. Democratic lawmakers announced today they’ve reintroduced a bill that would allow the practice in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFlat Managed Care Tax ProposedAugust 17, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia is under orders to change the way it funds Medi-Cal. Lawmakers are considering the issue in a special Legislative session and a new proposal was announced Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLaw Extends Protections For Transgender PeopleAugust 13, 2015 | Katie OrrTransgender victims of violence in California will now have more legal protections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Urged To Make State-Issued Credit Cards More SecureAugust 12, 2015 | Katie OrrCredit card technology is evolving rapidly. And a coalition of retail and consumer groups says it’s time for California to catch up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCities, Counties Urge Transportation SpendingAugust 10, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Legislature is holding a special legislative session to address the state's multi-billion dollar backlog of deferred road maintenance. Today cities and counties released their priorities for the session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGroup Prepares Latinos To Be LeadersJuly 22, 2015 | Katie OrrLatinos make up the largest segment of California’s population. Yet they have one of the smallest voter representations. One organization is trying to change that equation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Ends Fiscal Year With Revenue SurgeJuly 14, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia ended its fiscal year with a surge in revenues. The Department of Finance reports California exceeded revenue projections for the fiscal year by $732 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Allowing Tasting Room Liquor Sales AdvancesJuly 14, 2015 | Katie OrrYou may soon be able to buy a bottle of your favorite craft whiskey when you visit a distillery tasting room in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProposed Overhaul Of Public Utilities Commission AdvancesJuly 13, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill in the California Legislature that proposes sweeping changes to the state’s Public Utilities Commission passed an Assembly committee today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
