State GovernmentEmergency Drought Relief Money Still UnspentJuly 7, 2014 | Ben AdlerFour months after Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers announced “emergency drought legislation,” the vast majority of the money sits untouched. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDistricts Cite Financial Concerns As Brown Signs CalSTRS Budget BillJune 24, 2014 | Ben AdlerSchool districts, teachers and state taxpayers will each chip in more money to stabilize the California State Teachers Retirement System under a measure signed Tuesday by Governor Jerry Brown. 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.
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 GovernmentBudget Update: No Final Deal Yet, But Compromises EmergeJune 12, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders have yet to announce a state budget deal – even though many of their compromises have been ratified by a joint Senate-Assembly conference committee Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Home Healthcare Workers Get Budget WinJune 12, 2014 | Katie Orr California lawmakers are rejecting a budget proposal by Governor Jerry Brown that would cap the number of hours home healthcare workers can be paid for. 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 GovernmentCalifornia Budget Deal Begins To EmergeJune 11, 2014 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has convinced Democratic lawmakers to use his more conservative revenue projections. But Democrats will still get some of their top priorities - including pre-kindergarten and child care for thousands of low-income four-year-olds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFamilies Concerned About Possible Changes To IHSSJune 11, 2014 | Katie OrrOne of the largest points of tension in this year’s budget process is whether to implement new restrictions on California’s In-Home Supportive Services program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Budget Deadline Looms For California LawmakersJune 9, 2014 | Ben AdlerBy the end of the week, it’s likely California will have a budget deal at the state Capitol.
