State GovernmentCalifornia Death Penalty Ruled UnconstitutionalJuly 16, 2014 | Katie OrrA federal judge has ruled California’s death penalty is unconstitutional. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Audit Finds Dozens Of Women Prisoners Were Sterilized IllegallyJune 19, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA California State Audit has concluded that the sterilization of dozens of women prisoners were done in violation of informed consent laws. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSplit Over Bond Funds To Relieve Prison OvercrowdingMay 27, 2014 | Max PringleThe California state legislature is split over Governor Jerry Brown’s request for $500 million in bond revenue to reduce overcrowding in the state’s prisons.
State GovernmentJudge: "Realigned" California Felons Should Be Eligible To VoteMay 7, 2014 | Ben AdlerAn Alameda County judge has ruled that tens of thousands of California felons should be eligible to vote, overturning a decision made by Secretary of State Debra Bowen from 2011. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gov. Jerry Brown Defends Prison PoliciesApril 8, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown says reducing prison overcrowding continues to be a top priority. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Says There's Money for Prison Population ReductionFebruary 17, 2014 | Max PringleAccording to California Officials, there’s plenty of money available to abide by a federal court order requiring the state to reduce its prison inmate population. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Court Grants Two Year Extension in Prison Overcrowding CaseFebruary 10, 2014 | Amy QuintonA federal three judge panel has granted California a two year extension in its fight over the court-ordered mandate to reduce prison populations. The ruling is a victory for Governor Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calif. Assembly OKs Bill Expanding Condom Availability In PrisonsJanuary 28, 2014(AP) -- A bill that expands the availability of condoms in California prisons has been approved by the state Assembly, even though Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a similar measure last year.
Judges Say No Agreement Likely in Prison Overcrowding CaseJanuary 13, 2014 | Katie OrrThe expectation of getting two more years to reduce California’s prison population was a major consideration in Governor Jerry Brown’s new budget. Now, the judges who ordered the reduction have issued a new ruling. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
