State GovernmentDevelopmentally Disabled, Supporters Rally For FundingDecember 10, 2015 | Katie OrrThe developmentally disabled and their supporters are again calling on California lawmakers to increase funding for programs that makes their lives easier Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Says Transportation Deal Will Get DoneAugust 19, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown says it’s obvious California’s crumbling roads must be repaired. Today he said he and the Legislature would come up with a plan. But he’s not sure what that plan will be. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFlat Managed Care Tax ProposedAugust 17, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia is under orders to change the way it funds Medi-Cal. Lawmakers are considering the issue in a special Legislative session and a new proposal was announced Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCities, Counties Urge Transportation SpendingAugust 10, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Legislature is holding a special legislative session to address the state's multi-billion dollar backlog of deferred road maintenance. Today cities and counties released their priorities for the session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Must Change Tax Or Face Losing BillionsJune 22, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s Managed Care Organization tax is a federal revenue source that’s expected to bring in over $1 billion in the coming year. But the federal government says it must be changed. And that could affect consumers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Lawmakers Approve Tax Incentives To Bring $5 Billion Tesla Battery Factory To StateSeptember 11, 2014(AP) - Nevada lawmakers approve incentives to bring Tesla Motors' $5 billion battery factory to state. UPDATED: 9:42 p.m.
Nevada Legislature Working Through Incentive Bills To Benefit Tesla Factory ProposalSeptember 11, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe Nevada Assembly has passed the first of four bills being considered to benefit Tesla Motor Company as it proposes to build a battery factory east of Reno.
