Governor Brown: Governors Can't Make It RainJanuary 9, 2014 | Amy QuintonGov. Jerry Brown says he’ll take whatever steps he can to help California’s farmers deal with the water shortage.
Brown Uses Budget to Push for More Time on PrisonsJanuary 9, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia remains under a court order to reduce its prison population. And Governor Jerry Brown is trying to use his budget to get the state some more time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Governor's Budget Would Spend Money on Groundwater MonitoringJanuary 9, 2014 | Amy QuintonEighty-percent of Californians rely, at least in part, on groundwater. Environmentalists say they’re pleased that California Governor Jerry Brown's budget proposal recognizes the need to manage groundwater better. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Advocates Say Brown Budget Could Invest More In Kids' HealthJanuary 9, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia’s advocates for children’s health say the Governor’s budget could do more to ensure low-income kids have access to services. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Budget Proposal: Brown Wants To Set Aside $300M for high-speed railJanuary 9, 2014Gov. Jerry Brown formally announced his budget Thursday, a day after it was leaked early to the media.
Brown Budget Calls For Changes To Medi-CalJanuary 8, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneGovernor Jerry Brown's budget proposal includes health policy changes for the state’s Medi-Cal program.
Brown Budget Increases School Funding, Proposes Rainy Day FundJanuary 8, 2014Capital Public Radio has obtained a copy of the state budget proposal California Governor Jerry Brown plans to unveil Thursday morning. The Governor's budget projects a surplus of nearly $4.6 billion over the next two years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Budget Proposal Would Spend Cap and Trade MoneyJanuary 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal includes some major investments in the environment. It lays out how he wants to spend $850-million in revenue from the state’s cap and trade program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Budget Proposal Moves Safe Drinking Water ProgramJanuary 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal would make a significant change to the state’s Safe Drinking Water Program.
They're Back! Calif. Legislature Reconvenes MondayJanuary 6, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers return to the state Capitol Monday to begin the second half of the two-year legislative session. The tension this year could be about what to do with the state’s brand-new, multi-billion dollar budget surplus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
