Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Bills On Net Neutrality, Taxes, Environmental Regulation; A Look At Governor's Race SpendingFebruary 2, 2018 | Chris RemingtonBen Bradford joins for Capitol Chat to discuss bills focused on net neutrality, taxes and environmental regulation. He also recaps the state of the 2018 California governor's race. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHousing, Parks, Immigration Top Legislature's Agenda In Final Two WeeksSeptember 5, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers return to the Capitol Tuesday with just two weeks to go before they adjourn for the year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Curb Cooperation Between Law Enforcement, Feds On Marijuana CasesJune 29, 2017 | Julia MitricRecreational pot businesses will soon be legal in California. A bill in the state Legislature would limit cooperation between state and local law enforcement and the federal agencies when it comes to marijuana activity that's legal under state law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Senate Proposes Overhaul Of Cap-And-Trade ProgramMay 1, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia state Senate Democrats have proposed a major overhaul to the state’s key climate change program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Senate Passes Bill That Would Boost Stormwater Capture ProjectsApril 27, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe California State Senate has passed a bill that would make it easier for cities to finance and build projects to capture stormwater. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLawmakers Question Agency Charged With Handling Oroville Dam CrisisApril 25, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe head of California's water agency briefed a state legislative committee Tuesday on the state's response to severe damage at the nation's tallest dam. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Will Hear About Dire State Of Fishing IndustryMarch 28, 2017 | Amy QuintonFishermen plan to brief lawmakers at an annual joint hearing Wednesday on the state of the industry. The outlook is bleak as fisherman are dealing with very low salmon populations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Vow To Protect Federal Environmental LawsFebruary 23, 2017 | Amy QuintonAmidst fear that President Donald Trump’s administration could rollback key federal environmental laws, California state senate Democratic leaders have unveiled a package of environmental protection bills. Listen /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 Lawmakers Declare They Will Fight Trump PoliciesDecember 5, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe return of California lawmakers to the state Capitol after an election is typically a ceremonial and celebratory affair. Not this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
