State GovernmentCalifornia Campaign Finance Regulator Resigns Before ElectionMay 30, 2018 | Ben BradfordFair Political Practices Commission chairperson Jodi Remke announced Tuesday that she will step down on Friday. It follows months of acrimony with other commissioners.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senator Tony Mendoza Resigns After Sexual Harassment Investigation, But Says He'll Run For Re-ElectionFebruary 22, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaHis resignation followed an outside investigation, which found that Mendoza likely engaged in "flirtatious or sexually suggestive" behavior with six different women, including former staffers and fellows. The allegations date back to 2007. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentReport: California Senator Tony Mendoza ‘More Likely Than Not’ Made Sexual Advances Toward Six WomenFebruary 20, 2018 | Ben AdlerA summary of the Senate’s outside investigation comes after the chamber’s Rules Committee met in closed session to discuss Mendoza’s fate for the second weekday in a row. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWindow For Sexual Harassment Complaints Could Widen Under New BillsJanuary 18, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaNew legislative efforts supporting the “Me Too” anti-harassment movement could change the reporting process for victims filing complaints. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWomen In Calif. Politics Share What They'd Like To See ChangeOctober 26, 2017 | Ben BradfordWomen in California politics, protesting sexual harassment and abuse at the Capitol, distrust the response from legislative leaders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: #WeSaidEnoughOctober 19, 2017 | Chris RemingtonState government reporter Ben Bradford discusses recent bills signed and vetoed by Governor Brown, as well as the open letter signed by almost 150 women at the Capitol detailing a pervasive culture of sexual harassment and assault. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCulture Of Sexual Harassment And Assault At The CapitolOctober 19, 2017 | Chris RemingtonTwo women share their experiences of sexual harassment and assault at the California State Capitol. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Governor Brown Extends Cap And Trade Through 2030July 27, 2017 | Chris RemingtonIn this week's Capitol Chat, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps Governor Jerry Brown's victory lap after passing landmark cap and trade legislation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Drug-Related BillsApril 7, 2016Two drug-related bills made it through the California legislature this week, including one specifically targeting those that sell fentanyl. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us live from session to explain. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCSU Pay DisputeMarch 30, 2016Sac State Sociology professor and chair of the California Faculty Association bargaining team Kevin Wher joins Insight to talk about the pay dispute. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
