State GovernmentBrown Calls For Fiscal Discipline In State Of State AddressJanuary 21, 2016 | Chris Nichols | Ben BradfordLike the speech itself, reactions to California Governor Jerry Brown’s State of the State address fell along familiar lines.
State GovernmentBrown Runs Campaign Ad For PropositionsOctober 8, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has produced his first campaign ads of the season, but they’re not for his own reelection campaign. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Ends Budget Year In The BlackJuly 10, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia ended its fiscal year with some money in the bank, which has not happened much recently. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAs Brown Seeks Re-Election, California Progressives Voice FrustrationMay 14, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown may be a near-lock to win a record fourth term this fall, but that doesn’t mean he’s universally popular with his fellow Democrats. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Leaders Reach Rainy Day Fund DealMay 8, 2014 | Ben AdlerUPDATED: Gov. Jerry Brown has officially announced a rainy day fund agreement Thursday.
State GovernmentBrown Pushes Rainy Day Fund; Steinberg Signals DelayApril 28, 2014 | Ben AdlerWhen California Governor Jerry Brown made a rare appearance before a legislative committee Monday to support a “rainy day fund” constitutional amendment, the surprisingly warm reception in the room belied the tensions beginning to emerge. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProgressive Groups Want $5 Billion More In California BudgetApril 25, 2014 | Ben AdlerDeep discontent with Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal among California progressives is prompting a coordinated campaign for more spending on education and health care programs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSpecial Session Begins to Negotiate New Rainy-Day FundApril 25, 2014Governor Jerry Brown gears up to tussle with state lawmakers over future budgets. Revenues are rolling in over projections, and there are a lot of competing ideas as to how much of the surplus to salt away for a rainy day.
State GovernmentBrown Calls Special Legislative Session on New Budget ReserveApril 16, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalif. Gov. Jerry Brown is throwing the full weight of his office behind his push for a new state budget reserve by calling the legislature into special session next week. Republicans say he’ll have to strengthen his proposal to win their support. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
