State GovernmentCalifornia Will Allow Backers To Drop Local Ballot MeasuresJuly 20, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation giving local governments the chance to negotiate deals to withdraw ballot initiatives.
State GovernmentLawmakers Announce Plan To Extend California Cap And TradeJuly 10, 2017(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders have struck a deal to extend California's cap-and-trade program through 2030, but it still needs backing from two-thirds of lawmakers.
State GovernmentMajor California Tobacco Bills Go Before Assembly CommitteeJuly 8, 2015(AP) - Two California bills aimed at curbing youth smoking are getting a crucial legislative hearing.
Port Labor Dispute Costing CaliforniaFebruary 13, 2015 | Katie OrrAn ongoing labor dispute means cargo vessels at West Coast ports will not be loaded or unloaded this weekend. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRepublican Women Make Gains In LegislatureNovember 17, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia may still be a firmly Democratic state. But Republican women did remarkably well in this year’s elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Women Underrepresented In Elected OfficeSeptember 17, 2014 | Katie OrrA new study shows California is a long way from achieving gender parity among state and local elected officials
State GovernmentGovernor Jerry Brown Praises Outgoing Legislative LeadersAugust 28, 2014 | Max PringleGovernor Jerry Brown praised former Assembly Speaker John Pérez and Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg in the California legislature Thursday as they end their terms in office this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Approves $156 Billion BudgetJune 16, 2014 | Katie OrrDemocrats are lauding the passage of California’s $156 billion budget while Republicans say state spending is becoming excessive. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
