Former California Assemblyman Matt Dababneh Sues Accuser Alleging AssaultAugust 15, 2018Former Assemblyman Matt Dababneh filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming lobbyist Pamela Lopez defamed him by alleging he pushed her into a bathroom and masturbated in front of her during a party in Las Vegas.
State GovernmentLawmakers Reconcile On California Net Neutrality MeasureJuly 5, 2018 | Ben BradfordA couple of weeks after a state assemblyman gutted a California net neutrality bill over the objections of its author, the two announced a deal to restore the measure’s restrictions on Internet providers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia Back At Work After Being Cleared Of Groping ChargeMay 25, 2018Embattled California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia is back on the Assembly floor for the first time since an investigation found allegations she groped a male staffer unsubstantiated.
Health CareIs Single Payer Still An Option For California? Some Lawmakers Say Yes — But Not Anytime Soon.March 13, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Assembly's special universal health care committee released its first formal report on Tuesday. They’re looking long-term at a “unified public financing” model, which could be accomplished within a single-payer system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs New Whistleblower Protections For Capitol StaffFebruary 5, 2018 | Ben BradfordGov. Jerry Brown has approved new protections for legislative staff who report harassment or abuse at the California Capitol.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Hires Outside Firm To Probe HarassmentOctober 23, 2017(AP) - The California Senate is hiring two outside firms to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and assault and to review its policies for addressing such incidents.
State GovernmentBill To Increase Welfare Payments Stalls In California AssemblyMarch 27, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe bill would increase welfare payments for Californians when they complete educational degrees. In an unusual twist, it’s Democrats who blocked the bill and a Republican who authored it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Assembly Narrowly Approves Parks Bond Ballot MeasureMarch 21, 2017 | Ben AdlerA three billion dollar state parks bond has eked through the California Assembly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats Capture Legislative SupermajoritiesNovember 28, 2016(AP) - Democrats will have a supermajority in both chambers of the California Legislature next year after Republican Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang lost her bid for a seat in the Senate.
State GovernmentSenate, Assembly Pass Dozens Of Bills In First Day Of Marathon VotingMay 31, 2016 | Ben BradfordAll bills have to pass out of the chambers where they were introduced by Friday—Senate bills need to get out of the Senate; Assembly bills out of the Assembly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
