Capitol Roundup: Brown On The Drought; More Money For Arts?February 13, 2014 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown says California’s different regions make it hard to develop water policies that would satisfy the entire state. Meanwhile, a lawmaker wants to quintuple state funding to the California Arts Council.
Gov. Brown and Speaker Pérez Push for a Rainy Day Fund AmendmentFebruary 11, 2014Governor Jerry Brown has landed a big win in court. The three judge panel overseeing state prisons has given the Brown Administration an additional two years to downsize the inmate population by another 5,000 inmates.
California Revenues Continue to Surpass Budget EstimatesFebruary 10, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia is “in the money” once again with January revenues surpassing Governor Jerry Brown’s budget estimates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Admin Looks To Reduce Backlog On Unemployment ClaimsFebruary 7, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s administration is staffing up to help ease a lengthy backlog of unemployment benefit claims that’s drawn heavy criticism from lawmakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Asm GOP: Shift Gas Tax Revenues, High-Speed Rail Bonds to Road, Highway ProjectsFebruary 6, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe Assembly Republican caucus says billions of dollars in high-speed rail bonds and gas tax revenues would be better spent on infrastructure projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Wants CalPERS Action Now On Rising Pension CostsFebruary 5, 2014 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown wants the California Public Employees Retirement System to start accounting for its retirees’ longer life spans, which are driving up pension costs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Board of Ed Will Make Multi-Billion Dollar DecisionJanuary 15, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California State Board of Education will decide tomorrow how school districts can spend billions of dollars in state funding next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
IHSS Supporters protest Brown's BudgetJanuary 14, 2014 | Katie OrrA state budget surplus means a lot of California programs will get a boost this year. But supporters of one service say it’s still facing dire circumstances. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
LAO Gives High Marks to Brown's BudgetJanuary 13, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown’s budget got a vote of confidence today from California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dental Care Education Funding In Budget Proposal Could Be Sign Of Shift In SpendingJanuary 13, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA small spending item in Governor Jerry Brown’s California budget proposal that would put $17 million for education about dental care for kids could be a sign of a shift in health care spending from the past five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
