Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Legislature Approves $125 Billion Budget, The Largest To DateJune 16, 2017The Legislature successfully passed a $125 billion budget for the fiscal year which progressive priorities pushed through. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler discusses how the money is being spent and where some of the controversy lies. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWith The Deadline For Legislation Here, Which Bills Passed, And Which Didn't?June 2, 2017Friday marks a key deadline for legislation to successfully exit its house of origin and move on to be voted on in the Assembly. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler reviews whether cap-and-trade, single-payer health care and other legislation lives. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalif. Democrats Grapple With The Rise Of The BerniecratsMay 25, 2017 | Cody DrabbleThe divide within the California Democratic Party between the liberal establishment and hardline progressive appears to be growing larger. State government reporter Ben Bradford has a report from the weekend’s contentious convention. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUC Regents Commit To Audit RecommendationsMay 19, 2017The UC Board of Regents met on Thursday in San Francisco in the aftermath of a scathing audit, which claimed $175 million were kept in reserves. Capital Public Radio’s Ben Adler was at the meeting and has details. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBrown Uses Fiscal Discipline For Revised Budget As "Big Cuts" Expected From WashingtonMay 12, 2017State government reporter Ben Bradford recaps highlights of Gov. Jerry Brown's revised state budget where he expects major cuts to happen. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Interview With Assembly Speaker Anthony RendonMay 4, 2017Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler spoke with California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon following calls to strip the University of California of its constitutional independence following a scathing audit. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Millions Undisclosed In UC Audit, Single-Payer Bill Passes First HurdleApril 27, 2017Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler shares his report on the single-payer health care legislation and the state auditor's findings of undisclosed money from the University of California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBureau Chief Ben Adler Recaps His Week At Capitol HillApril 21, 2017Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps his week in Washington D.C. where he observed California's Congressional delegation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia's First Legal Challenge Against President TrumpApril 14, 2017The first legal challenge to Trump’s Executive Order on Sanctuary Cities begins on Friday. State government reporter Ben Bradford joins Insight from San Francisco for a preview of the case. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAfter Fueled Emotions, Gas Tax Bill Heads To Governor Brown's DeskApril 7, 2017After some arm-twisting and head spinning, lawmakers send the gas tax increase to Governor Brown's desk, who is expected to sign the bill into law. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
