State Government Roundup: Late School Start, Expanded Family Leave, Prescription Drug Price Hike TransparencyMay 30, 2017 | Ben Adler | Sally LongeneckerCalifornia lawmakers kicked off a full week of action by advancing hundreds of bills ahead of a key deadline Friday. That's the final day for Senate and Assembly bills to pass their "House of Origin" and cross over to the other chamber.
State GovernmentCA Approves "Redskins" Ban, Will Not Expand Unpaid LeaveOctober 11, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia public schools will phase out the name “Redskins” as a mascot, day care center workers must be vaccinated and the state can develop regulations to allow electric skateboards on the road, under three of the final bills signed Sunday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DevelopingState GovernmentCapitol Blog: Climate Change, Medical Marijuana Bills PassSeptember 11, 2015UPDATED at 11:35pm: California lawmakers have sent climate change legislation and medical marijuana regulations to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk. But anti-tobacco legislation will not advance.
