State GovernmentLawmakers Announce Plan To Extend California Cap And TradeJuly 10, 2017(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders have struck a deal to extend California's cap-and-trade program through 2030, but it still needs backing from two-thirds of lawmakers.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Face Deep Medi-Cal Cuts Under GOP Senate Health ProposalJune 28, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia could face an additional $30 billion annually in health costs a decade from now under the Senate Republican health care plan, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the Brown Administration.
Brown Downplays 'Berniecrats,' Defends Firing Of Oil And Gas RegulatorsJune 15, 2017 | Ben BradfordIn an interview with Capital Public Radio's Ben Bradford in Beijing last week, the governor downplayed the influence of "Berniecrats" on party policy and defended his choices in overseeing oil and gas regulation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown: 'Grossly Hypocritical' To Oppose Oil Production In CaliforniaJune 12, 2017 | Ben Adler | Ben BradfordDespite California Gov. Jerry Brown’s ascension to the global stage in the fight against climate change, he’s far from universally admired by environmentalists here at home. But in a CapRadio interview, he defended his record as a necessary balance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dispatches From ChinaBrown Meets With China's President Xi JinpingJune 6, 2017Gov. Jerry Brown spent his first three days in a blizzard of meetings. He met with heads of some of China’s most populous regions, national ministers and even Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Dispatches From ChinaGov. Brown Visits With Pandas While Touring China For Climate TalksJune 5, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe governor is leading a state delegation focused on climate change, but during the first day, in Chengdu, the diplomacy included a quick swing by that city’s “Panda Base.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dispatches From ChinaBrown Talks High-Speed Rail...While Riding High-Speed RailJune 5, 2017 | Ben Adler | Ben Bradford“I’m the foremost promoter of high-speed rail in America.” That’s how California Governor Jerry Brown described himself – while riding a high-speed train in China Monday.
State GovernmentBrown Names Four New UC RegentsJune 2, 2017 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has filled four vacancies on the 26-member University of California Board of Regents at a pivotal moment for UC's leadership.
State GovernmentBrown Calls Trump Withdrawal From Climate Agreement 'An Insane Move'June 1, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown did not mince words in reaction to President Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement.
PolitiFact California: Pants On Fire For Distorted Claim About Jerry Brown's Role In State ProbeMay 31, 2017A conservative news website with a penchant for phony claims recently alleged California Gov. Jerry Brown was "caught in the middle" of a huge corruption probe. PolitiFact Reporter Chris Nichols looks at the claim.
