State GovernmentSpecial Sessions Underway In LegislatureJuly 2, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Senate held two hearings today as part of special legislative sessions ordered by Governor Jerry Brown. The sessions will deal with infrastructure and health financing. But some lawmakers wonder what they will accomplish. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Must Change Tax Or Face Losing BillionsJune 22, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s Managed Care Organization tax is a federal revenue source that’s expected to bring in over $1 billion in the coming year. But the federal government says it must be changed. And that could affect consumers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Approve Final BudgetJune 19, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers today approved a $115.4 billion General Fund budget. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature To Vote On Final BudgetJune 18, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers will take final votes on the state budget Friday. The houses will also each vote on several trailer bills that dictate how the budget will be implemented. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaCalifornia Extends Health Care To Undocumented ChildrenJune 16, 2015 | Katie OrrThousands of undocumented children living in California will be able to sign-up for health care coverage beginning next spring. The new program is part of a state budget deal announced Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown, Lawmakers At Odds Over Medi-CalJune 15, 2015 | Katie OrrGov. Jerry Brown and the California Legislature have yet to agree on a state budget. One of the areas of disagreement centers on Medi-Cal reimbursement rates. The Legislature will vote on its budget plan Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Approves Higher Minimum WageJune 1, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Senate has approved an increase in the state’s minimum wage.
State GovernmentSenate Passes Measure Repealing Max Grant RuleJune 1, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Senate has approved a measure that would repeal a rule limiting when families can receive additional state aid. 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 Offering Incentives To Get Dirty Cars Off RoadMay 27, 2015 | Katie OrrRelatively few of the cars on the road in California are responsible for most of the pollution. Now the state is trying to do more to get them off the road. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
