State GovernmentGovernor Signs Police Accountability BillsAugust 11, 2015 | Chris NicholsGovernor Jerry Brown signed several high-profile bills on Tuesday, including two that aim to boost police accountability.
Health CareInitiative To Repeal California Vaccine Law AdvancesJuly 14, 2015(AP) - California's secretary of state says the proponents of a ballot measure to repeal the state's new mandatory vaccination law can begin collecting signatures for their effort.
Health CareVaccine Opponents Push To Repeal Strict California LawJuly 3, 2015(AP) - Opponents of California's new mandatory vaccination law are vowing to fight the legislation, even after Gov. Jerry Brown has signed it.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: California's Vaccine LawJuly 2, 2015CapRadio's Katie Orr will discuss what's next for California's vaccine law, now that opponents have filed a referendum. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentVaccine Bill Referendum FiledJuly 1, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s vaccine debate may not be over yet. One day after Gov. Jerry Brown signed the end of the personal belief exemption into law, a leading opponent has filed a referendum on the measure with the Attorney General’s office.
Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Strict School Vaccine LegislationJune 30, 2015UPDATE: Most California kids will have to be vaccinated if they want to attend school in the state. Governor Jerry Brown has signed the mandatory vaccine bill into law.
Health CareCalifornia Legislature Passes Strict School Vaccine BillJune 29, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill mandating vaccines for most California school children is headed to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk.
State GovernmentCalifornia Vaccine Bill Clears Major Legislative HurdleJune 25, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill mandating vaccinations for nearly all California school children drew passionate debate on the state Assembly floor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMandatory Vaccine Bill Moves Forward In AssemblyJune 9, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill that would require virtually all California school children to be vaccinated has been approved by the Assembly Health Committee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Assembly To Take Up Contentious Vaccine BillJune 9, 2015The California Assembly is taking up a highly contested bill to boost vaccination rates in schools. The legislation aims to increase school immunization rates by eliminating the personal belief exemption.