State GovernmentLAO: California Is $340 Billion In DebtMay 7, 2014 | Ben AdlerFrom retirement obligations to paying off bond measures, a new report says California is on the hook for $340 billion. The state has yet to set aside money for most of that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New City Budget Would Boost Police, Fire, ParksMay 7, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe Sacramento city council begins its budget hearings this week on a spending proposal that includes restorations for police, fire and parks - but doesn't address the city's long-term liabilities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City Of Sacramento Budget Forecasts Surplus Over Next Two YearsApril 28, 2014UPDATED: The City of Sacramento says it has a budget surplus for this year and next, but that deficits looms in the city's future after that.
State GovernmentProgressive Groups Want $5 Billion More In California BudgetApril 25, 2014 | Ben AdlerDeep discontent with Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal among California progressives is prompting a coordinated campaign for more spending on education and health care programs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Reno Budget Plan Could Save 15 Firefighter JobsApril 24, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe City of Reno has a plan to pay off debt, nearly double it’s reserves and save jobs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Calls Special Legislative Session on New Budget ReserveApril 16, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalif. Gov. Jerry Brown is throwing the full weight of his office behind his push for a new state budget reserve by calling the legislature into special session next week. Republicans say he’ll have to strengthen his proposal to win their support. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Tale Of Two Rainy Day FundsMarch 17, 2014 | Ben AdlerA battle is brewing over the “rainy day fund” measure on the November ballot. California Governor Jerry Brown and legislative Democrats want to replace it with their own alternate budget reserve proposal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Push For State Affordable Housing Funding This YearFebruary 18, 2014 | Ben AdlerAffordable housing projects in California lost their most reliable funding source when the state dissolved redevelopment agencies a couple of years ago. Now, there’s growing support to find money for affordable housing once again. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
