EnvironmentBill That Would Regulate Oil By Rail Shipments Moves ForwardJune 16, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe new California budget that passed this week would expand the state’s oil spill prevention and response program. Lawmakers are still pushing legislation to strengthen the safety of importing oil by rail. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Attempt To Overhaul Teacher Dismissal ProcessFebruary 26, 2014 | Katie OrrThere have been several attempts over the years to reform California’s teacher dismissal process. All have been unsuccessful. But that’s not stopping one lawmaker from trying again. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fewer Kids Incarcerated in CaliforniaDecember 18, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia has drastically reduced the number of kids it’s incarcerating. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Perez Vows Actions on Prison OvercrowdingAugust 26, 2013 | Katie OrrDemocratic Assembly Speaker John Perez says the California Legislature will vote on a plan that would ease prison overcrowding before the legislative session ends in September.
Brown Says High Speed Rail Still Moving ForwardAugust 19, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown says high speed rail is still moving forward in the state. He disputed that a court ruling late last week was a setback for the project.
US Supreme Court Refuses To Delay Release of Thousands of California InmatesAugust 2, 2013 | Katie OrrThe US Supreme Court has refused to delay the release of thousands of inmates from California’s prisons.
California Near Its Solar Power GoalJuly 11, 2013 | Amy QuintonA new report from the California Public Utilities Commission shows that a program to increase solar power has almost reached its goal. Solar power installation has grown 26-percent in one year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
