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 GovernmentCalifornia Needs Volunteers To Test Road ChargeMay 5, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia depends on gas tax revenues to maintain its roads. But that revenue is declining. Now the state is looking for volunteers to try out a new funding method, but volunteering could cost you money. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenators Question Efforts To Confiscate GunsApril 30, 2015 | Katie OrrThousands of people in California possess guns, even though the law says they should not. Today state Senators asked the California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Firearms why that number is so high. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bill Would Require Water Submeters On New ApartmentsApril 20, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers are considering a bill that would require the installation of water meters in each unit of newly constructed apartments. 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.
State GovernmentDespite Drought, Not Time For Drastic MeasuresMarch 11, 2015 | Katie OrrAs the California drought wears on, it might seem like more creative solutions are in order. But it might not yet be time for drastic measures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWomen Gaining Leadership In California LegislatureMarch 2, 2015 | Katie OrrBeginning next fall three of California’s “big five” legislative leaders will be women. People who are working to elect women to office hope this leadership trio will convince more women to run. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Wants Oversight On Water Bond MoneyFebruary 9, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia voters have approved spending billions of dollars on water management projects. But some lawmakers are worried about where the money will go. They’ll hold two oversight hearings this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWomen Preparing To Run In 2016January 13, 2015 | Katie Orr2015 may have just begun, but preparations are already underway for the 2016 election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Legislature Sworn InDecember 1, 2014 | Katie OrrNew and returning California lawmakers took the oath of office today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
