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 Round-Up: Climate Change, Property Forfeiture, 'Redskins' BanSeptember 10, 2015 | Ben Adler | Katie Orr | Chris NicholsCalifornia’s efforts to fight climate change have sustained a second major setback at the state Capitol in as many days. Meanwhile, lawmakers continued to work though hundreds of bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Passes Bill To Ban Confederate Names on Public PropertySeptember 8, 2015 | Chris NicholsThe measure would require the removal of such names on existing schools, roadways and other locations by 2017.