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 GovernmentCalifornia Appropriations Committees Run Through A Range Of BillsAugust 14, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia legislative committees ran through bills Thursday ranging from plastic-bag use to medical marijuana. (UPDATED: 5:40 p.m.)
State GovernmentRising Gas Prices Equal Bad News For PoliticiansAugust 8, 2014 | Katie OrrLong planned changes to California’s Cap and Trade program could lead to an increase in gas prices next year. That’s causing some to call for a delay. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTime Running Out To Reach Water Bond DealAugust 4, 2014 | Katie OrrTime is running out for the California Legislature and Governor Jerry Brown to send a new water bond to the November ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCitizens United Question Going On California BallotJuly 16, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia voters will get to weigh in on a controversial Supreme Court case this fall. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMcCarthy's Rise To Majority Leader Has Implications For CaliforniaJune 19, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia representatives are now leading both parties in the US House of representatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPelosi Praises High Speed Rail FundingJune 16, 2014 | Katie OrrThe leading Democrat in the US House of Representatives says she’ll fight for California’s high speed rail project, despite stiff Republican opposition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentActivists Urge Counties To Comply With TRUST ActJune 11, 2014 | Katie OrrImmigrant rights activists are calling on sheriff’s departments throughout California to comply with the state’s TRUST Act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFamilies Concerned About Possible Changes To IHSSJune 11, 2014 | Katie OrrOne of the largest points of tension in this year’s budget process is whether to implement new restrictions on California’s In-Home Supportive Services program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmakers Pressured To Act On Water BondJune 9, 2014 | Katie OrrAs California’s drought continues, lawmakers are being pressured to put a revised water bond on the fall ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.