State GovernmentBill Would Require Search Warrants For Digital FilesApril 6, 2015 | Katie OrrLaw enforcement officers need a warrant if they want to search your house. A bill in the California Legislature would require they also get one to search your email. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Affordable Housing Could Affect Larger MarketMarch 30, 2015 | Katie OrrSome elected Democrats in California are pushing for the creation of a new revenue stream to pay for affordable housing projects in the state. And how those projects get built may affect the broader housing market. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGatto Tries Again For Hit-And-Run Alert SystemMarch 25, 2015 | Katie OrrA California lawmaker says hit-and-runs have become a big problem in the state. He’s trying again to create a statewide hit-and-run alert system. The bill passed Assembly committee today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWomen's Caucus Prioritizes Work, Child Care BillsMarch 24, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Legislative Women’s Caucus has announced its priorities for the year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Requires Oversight Before School Police Get Military EquipmentMarch 23, 2015 | Katie OrrA few school police departments in California have acquired military armored vehicles, rifles and grenade launchers. That's spawned a new bill in the state Legislature. The bill faces its first committee vote Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRepublicans Say California Legislature Needs UpdatingMarch 12, 2015 | Katie OrrBusinesses often revamp their practices to operate more efficiently and Assembly Republicans say the California Legislature could take some lessons. They announced package of bills today intended to modernize the Legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Face Dozens of Environmental BillsMarch 10, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Democratic lawmakers have made combating climate change one of their environmental legislative priorities, but dozens of other environmental bills may garner equal attention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPrivacy Legislation Proposed To Balance New TechnologyFebruary 25, 2015 | Katie OrrTechnology is rapidly evolving and becoming more interactive. And some California lawmakers want to make sure those developments don't compromise consumer privacy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmakers Propose Update To Equal Pay LawFebruary 24, 2015 | Katie OrrMembers of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus say it’s time for the state to strengthen its equal pay law.
Bill Would Ban Chewing Tobacco In BaseballFebruary 24, 2015 | Steve MilnePro baseball players would be banned from using chewing tobacco during games in California under a bill introduced today in the state Legislature.
