Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaCalifornia Extends Health Care To Undocumented ChildrenJune 16, 2015 | Katie OrrThousands of undocumented children living in California will be able to sign-up for health care coverage beginning next spring. The new program is part of a state budget deal announced Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUC Students Caught In Middle Of Tuition BattleNovember 19, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe University of California Board of Regents is set to debate a proposed tuition increase Wednesday. UC President Janet Napolitano’s plan would raise tuition by five percent for the next five years – unless the state increases the UC's funding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Dealing With Unprecedented Fire SeasonSeptember 15, 2014 | Katie OrrDry, hot weather is leading to an unprecedented fire season throughout California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGOP: Reverse Budget Reserve Restriction On School DistrictsAugust 18, 2014 | Ben AdlerLegislative Republicans are calling on Democrats to reverse a law included in this year’s California budget package that restricts the ability of school districts to build large reserves. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGovernor, pro Tem, Speaker Declare Budget DealJune 13, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders say they’ve reached a final budget deal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Higher Ed Could Get A One-Time Cash InfusionJune 12, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia colleges and universities could get an additional $100 million if tax revenue exceeds expectations this fiscal year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCap and Trade Revenue for Affordable Housing Under DiscussionJune 11, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown is in talks with state lawmakers over how much cap and trade revenue to dedicate to affordable housing near transit. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
In-Home Supportive Services Workers Want Cuts To Program RestoredJune 5, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal would maintain the current level of maximum hours that home health care workers are allowed to be paid for. Thousands of them rallied at the state capitol Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
