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.
State GovernmentReport Shows Potential Fracking ProblemsJuly 9, 2015 | Katie OrrA new report out today says regulations for the process known as hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" need to be tightened to prevent environmental problems. And new legislation could emerge to do just that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnti-Smoking Measures Stall In AssemblyJuly 8, 2015 | Katie OrrAnti-smoking advocates in California have taken a hit. Bills to raise the state’s smoking age and expand regulations on electronic cigarettes were both stalled in committee today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLaw Eases Organ Transplant Process For Medical Marijuana PatientsJuly 6, 2015 | Katie OrrMedical marijuana patients in California may soon find it easier to get on the organ transplant list. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Could Allow Tax On Water Wasters In DroughtJune 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonA California Assembly committee will hear a bill Wednesday that would allow water districts to impose taxes on any business, industry or person who wastes water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Faces House Of Origin DeadlineJune 1, 2015 | Katie OrrThe beginning of June is a busy time for the California Legislature. There’s the pending budget deadline. And the Senate and Assembly must each act on hundreds of bills by June 5. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState May Impose Limits On AirbnbApril 21, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers are considering imposing limits on short-term online rental services like Airbnb. A Senate committee took up the issue today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWomen Rally For Equal PayApril 14, 2015 | Katie OrrWomen across the nation earn less on average than to men. Supporters of equal pay for equal work are rallying around California and the country to close the wage gap Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considers Stricter Carbon StandardsApril 7, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia is already working to reduce its carbon footprint. But new goals approved by a state Senate committee today would ramp up that effort Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
