Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaUndocumented Health Care Bill Moves ForwardMay 28, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill that would make health care available to undocumented immigrants in California advanced in the state legislature today. But it’s been scaled back from previous versions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBills Addressing Wage Gap Move ForwardMay 27, 2015 | Katie OrrWomen working full time in California make an average of 84 cents for every dollar men make. A bill unanimously approved by the state Senate Tuesday seeks to narrow that gap. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCMA Drops Opposition To Physician Aid In Dying BillMay 20, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Medical Association has changed its position on a physician aid in dying bill currently in the state Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareVote On California Vaccine Bill DelayedApril 15, 2015A California legislative committee on Wednesday considered whether the state should limit vaccination waivers for schoolchildren. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRepublicans Propose New Gas Tax AmendmentApril 9, 2015 | Katie OrrRepublicans in the California Senate have introduced a Constitutional amendment designed to assure more money for the state’s infrastructure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia EDD Still Recovering From RecessionMarch 4, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California department that processes unemployment benefit claims is still recovering from the recession. The head of the department testified before a state Senate committee today Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Takes On Questions Drones CreateFebruary 17, 2015 | Katie OrrUnmanned aerial vehicles, more commonly known as drones, are becoming increasingly popular. Today a hearing in the California state Senate will try to answer some of the questions drones create. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRegulations Proposed For E-Cigarettes In CaliforniaJanuary 26, 2015 | Katie OrrThe use of electronic cigarettes is on the rise and one California lawmaker says it’s time to crackdown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBoxer Won't Seek Re-Election In 2016January 8, 2015 | Katie OrrThe junior United States Senator from California is stepping down. Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer announced today she will not seek another term in 2016. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Women Relatively Rare In Corporate CaliforniaDecember 4, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia has one of the largest economies in the world. But a new study finds women don’t hold many leadership positions in the companies that drive it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
