Jerry Brown Paddles Left, Paddles Right On #MeToo LawsOctober 3, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill clarifying that a single incident of harassment can be enough to meet the legal standard.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature's #MeToo Bills Draw Opposition From Business GroupsAugust 14, 2018 | Ben AdlerEfforts to ban nondisclosure agreements, end forced arbitration and extend the statute of limitations to file a claim with the state face final votes in the California Legislature this month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWork Equity President Reflects On Proposed Harassment ProtocolsJune 19, 2018 | Cody DrabblePamela Lopez with Work Equity reflects on the proposed harassment protocol at the California Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThousands In Sacramento Rally For Equal Rights, Against Trump, At Second Annual Women’s MarchJanuary 20, 2018 | Andrew Nixon | Nick MillerSimilar marches took place across the country and, according to reports, drew tens of thousands to the streets to support women’s rights, and to oppose President Donald Trump and his policies.
State GovernmentWindow For Sexual Harassment Complaints Could Widen Under New BillsJanuary 18, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaNew legislative efforts supporting the “Me Too” anti-harassment movement could change the reporting process for victims filing complaints. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentToo $hort Out, Gospel Choir In At #MeToo Era's First Big California Capitol PartyJanuary 12, 2018 | Ben AdlerHundreds of California lawmakers and Sacramento politicos partied hard Thursday night at the annual Tribal Bash. But this year, amid the #MeToo movement, organizers made some pretty big changes — even at the very last minute. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLobbyist Paula Treat Shares Her #MeToo StoryJanuary 9, 2018 | Chris RemingtonPaula Treat is a longtime lobbyist in California but actually left for Nevada politics after consistent sexual harassment by a power player at the state capitol. She joins Insight to share her #MeToo story. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBocanegra Resigns, Mendoza Loses Chairmanship After Harassment AllegationsNovember 27, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra announced his resignation on Monday, effective immediately, after multiple women alleged he groped them or made unwanted sexual advances. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAsm. Bocanegra To Resign Next Year Following Sexual Harassment AllegationsNovember 20, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Asm. Raul Bocanegra says he will resign — though not until next September, the day after the Legislature adjourns for the year — after allegations of sexual misconduct. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Public Hearings, Bail ReformOctober 26, 2017 | Chris RemingtonIn this week’s Capitol Chat, State Government Reporter Ben Bradford follows up on the #WeSaidEnough campaign to end sexual harassment at the Capitol and a huge proposal to reform bail procedures announced recently announced. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
