Insight With Vicki GonzalezSchool Funding Bill Would Support Lowest-Performing StudentsJune 7, 2018 | Bert JohnsonAB 2635, which was approved by a nearly unanimous vote in the State Assembly, would address the needs of California students who fall behind by directing funding to schools with low-performing demographic groups. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians May Have To Request Plastic Straws At EateriesMay 31, 2018(AP) — Sit-down restaurants in California may soon stop automatically providing disposable plastic straws with drinks unless customers request them.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAssembly Housing Chair Weighs In On Affordable Housing PackageSeptember 5, 2017 | Cody DrabbleAssembly Housing Chair David Chiu joins Insight to discuss the package of bills aimed at addressing regional and statewide issues of affordability, inclusionary ordinances, and streamlining development. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bill Seeking To Restrict Counties From Contracting Out Government Service Draws Strong OppositionAugust 28, 2017 | Chris NicholsOpposition is growing against a bill in the California Legislature that would add strict new requirements before any counties can contract out for government services. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRendon Sworn In As 70th California Assembly SpeakerMarch 7, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia has a new speaker of the state Assembly. Anthony Rendon took the oath of office Monday in a packed Assembly chamber. The Los Angeles County Democrat is the 70th person to hold what is arguably California's second most powerful office. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Outgoing Calif. Speaker Discusses Accomplishments, Regrets, And VetoesMarch 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins will step down on Monday from the chamber's top job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Republicans Introduce Road Repair PlanJune 29, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers are turning their attention to fixing the state’s crumbling roads. Assembly Republicans threw their plan into the mix Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Faces House Of Origin DeadlineJune 1, 2015 | Katie OrrThe beginning of June is a busy time for the California Legislature. There’s the pending budget deadline. And the Senate and Assembly must each act on hundreds of bills by June 5. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRepublicans Say California Legislature Needs UpdatingMarch 12, 2015 | Katie OrrBusinesses often revamp their practices to operate more efficiently and Assembly Republicans say the California Legislature could take some lessons. They announced package of bills today intended to modernize the Legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considers Cracking Down On Ivory SalesMarch 10, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers are weighing in on the illegal sale of ivory. A bill that passed an Assembly committee today that would tighten restrictions on ivory sales in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
