State GovernmentOne California Lawmaker Faced Expulsion. Another Got A Warning Letter. An HR Expert Explains Why.March 12, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California Senate threatened to suspend or expel one lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct — but issued a letter of admonishment to another. The first senator, Tony Mendoza, resigned. The second, Bob Hertzberg, continues to serve. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Hires Outside Firm To Probe HarassmentOctober 23, 2017(AP) - The California Senate is hiring two outside firms to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and assault and to review its policies for addressing such incidents.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Housing Legislation, Bail ReformSeptember 8, 2017 | Chris RemingtonSacramento Bee reporter Alexei Kossoff reflects on affordable housing legislation and the fate of SB54 following President Trump’s recent decision on DACA. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Early Spending Proposals From Senate, Assembly DemsDecember 6, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Senate Democrats want to tackle unfinished business from last legislative session – including fixing the state’s aging infrastructure and boosting affordable housing. Meanwhile, Assembly Democrats are setting their budget priorities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats Capture Legislative SupermajoritiesNovember 28, 2016(AP) - Democrats will have a supermajority in both chambers of the California Legislature next year after Republican Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang lost her bid for a seat in the Senate.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Military Suicide, Hands-Free Cells, Bartender TrainingAugust 17, 2016 | Ben BradfordState Senate passed a bill that requires all workers serving alcohol to participate in "responsible beverages servers course." The California Legislature voted to repeal a law that allows the military to prosecute soldiers who attempt suicide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Votes To End Ban On Ballot SelfiesAugust 1, 2016(AP) — The California Legislature wants voters to be allowed to post photos of their marked ballots on social media.
State GovernmentSenate, Assembly Pass Dozens Of Bills In First Day Of Marathon VotingMay 31, 2016 | Ben BradfordAll bills have to pass out of the chambers where they were introduced by Friday—Senate bills need to get out of the Senate; Assembly bills out of the Assembly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Votes To Extend Birth Control CoverageMay 23, 2016(AP) — California women with private insurance could get up to a year's worth of birth control at one time under legislation approved in the state Senate.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Votes To Reduce Prostitution SentencesMay 2, 2016(AP) — The California Senate is backing legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for people caught repeatedly engaging in prostitution.
