State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Lawmakers Introduce Bill To End "Tampon Tax"January 6, 2016 | Chris NicholsCalifornia lawmakers have introduced a bill to end the "tampon tax." Meanwhile, the DMV says it hit another milestone issuing driver licenses to people illegally in the state.
Claim Says All California Drivers Are InsuredNovember 9, 2015More than 500,000 undocumented Californians are now licensed to drive on the state’s roadways, thanks to the new law AB 60. But has that measure really reduced the number of uninsured drivers in the state down to zero, as its author claims? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaSome Immigrants Having Trouble Obtaining AB 60 LicensesMarch 30, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s A-B 60 driver licenses are designed to let undocumented immigrants in the state drive legally. But some immigrants say the licenses are proving very difficult to obtain. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDMV Issues 57,000 "AB 60" Driver Licenses In First MonthFebruary 3, 2015 | Ben AdlerIt’s now been a month since California’s new law took effect that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver licenses. The Department of Motor Vehicles issued nearly 60,000 such licenses in that first month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In California46,200 Immigrants Apply For California Driver's LicenseJanuary 7, 2015 | Marianne Russ(AP) - California officials say 46,200 immigrants started applying for a driver's license in the first three days that the state began issuing licenses to immigrants who are in the country illegally.
State GovernmentMore Benefits Put Immigrants At RiskDecember 15, 2014 | Katie OrrUndocumented immigrants are becoming eligible for more services and benefits in California. But these developments make them targets for scams. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
