State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Takes On Drones, GunsAugust 26, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California legislature took on a variety of measures Tuesday as it works toward the end of its session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Enters Final Two weeksAugust 18, 2014 | Katie OrrIn just two weeks the California legislature will adjourn for the rest of the year. That means lawmakers have to act fast to finish their work Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Require "Yes Means Yes" Policies on College CampusesAugust 13, 2014 | Katie OrrUniversities and colleges would have to toughen up their sexual assault policies under a bill pending in the California legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBills Seek to Curb Chronic AbsenteeismAugust 12, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia students are beginning to go back to school, and California lawmakers want to make sure they keep going back. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmakers Act To Combat Human TraffickingAugust 11, 2014 | Katie OrrThe number of court cases involving gang related human trafficking is skyrocketing in California. And lawmakers are working to catch up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDiaper Bill Provokes BacklashAugust 11, 2014 | Katie OrrA California lawmaker is dealing with some major backlash after proposing a bill to subsidize diapers for poor families. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFederal Veterans Bill May Help California MeasureAugust 7, 2014 | Katie OrrA veterans’ education bill pending in the California legislature just got a major push from President Barack Obama. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Regulate Pet Insurance IndustryJuly 31, 2014 | Max PringlePet insurance policies could soon be getting increased oversight and transparency requirements under a bill in the California legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Extend Welfare Benefits To California ImmigrantsJuly 29, 2014 | Katie OrrA bill pending in the California legislature would extend welfare and food stamp benefits to some immigrants legally living in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Spending Millions On Housing For Homeless VetsJuly 21, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia voters have decided to allocate $600 million to house homeless vets. Now the state has to figure out how to spend it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.