California CountsProposition 50: Should Legislature Be Able To Suspend Lawmakers Without Pay?May 23, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s November ballot will be jammed with statewide propositions, but there’s just one measure in the June primary. Prop 50, which stems from scandals that hit the state Senate, would allow the Legislature to suspend lawmakers without pay. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWright Sentenced To 90 Days In JailSeptember 12, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia State Democratic Senator Rod Wright in his perjury trial
Democrats Downplay Loss Of Supermajority In SenateMarch 3, 2014 | Katie OrrDemocrats in the California legislature are starting the month down two Senators. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wright Case Hits Close To Home For Many California LawmakersMarch 3, 2014 | Ben AdlerRod Wright isn’t the only California state lawmaker who’s been accused of living outside his district’s boundaries. He’s just the only one who’s been charged and convicted. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Democrats Lose Supermajority With Calderon's Leave of Absence March 3, 2014 | Ben AdlerSen. Ron Calderon (D-Montebello) is taking an indefinite leave of absence to fight corruption and bribery charges stemming from an undercover FBI sting operation.
Attempt to Expel Convicted State Senator DerailedFebruary 27, 2014 | Ben AdlerSome fireworks and political theater on the floor of the California state Senate Thursday, as Republicans sought to force a vote to expel Sen. Rod Wright (D-Los Angeles) and Democrats turned the motion aside. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
