State Government California Pays Off Last Of Prop 57 Bond Debt August 5, 2015 | Ben Adler A gimmick used to paper over one of California’s largest budget deficits is now finally paid off – but not without costing the state billions of extra dollars. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Lawmakers Approve Final Budget June 19, 2015 | Katie Orr California lawmakers today approved a $115.4 billion General Fund budget. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Capitol Chat: State Budget June 19, 2015 CapRadio's Katie Orr is following Friday's budget vote at the state Capitol. She'll provide the latest and will give a review of the negotiations this past week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Drought Legislation Part of Budget Package June 18, 2015 | Amy Quinton Late-emerging legislation designed to deal with the drought could be part of the budget package California lawmakers vote on Friday. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Brown Now "Open" To New Taxes Without Voter Approval June 18, 2015 | Ben Adler California Gov. Jerry Brown says he’s changed his position on taxes now that he’s been elected to another term. He says he’s open to new taxes that would fund road maintenance and health coverage for low-income Californians. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Legislature To Vote On Final Budget June 18, 2015 | Katie Orr California lawmakers will take final votes on the state budget Friday. The houses will also each vote on several trailer bills that dictate how the budget will be implemented. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Advocates for Developmentally Disabled Furious Over Budget June 17, 2015 | Katie Orr Advocates for the developmentally disabled are furious after being left out of this year’s California budget deal. They held a tense rally at the Capitol Wednesday. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Analyzing The Budget Deal June 17, 2015 CapRadio's Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler will share his take on the budget deal announced Tuesday afternoon. We'll also hear about the negotiations between the governor and Democratic lawmakers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Brown, California Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal June 16, 2015 | Ben Adler UPDATE: Gov. Jerry Brown got his conservative revenue estimates. Democratic lawmakers got money for some of their top priorities. And California now has a state budget deal. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez California State Budget: Austerity Versus Investment June 16, 2015 Insight dives into the budget discussions underway at the state Capitol. California lawmakers passed a proposal on deadline, but it's a budget that the governor disagrees with. On Insight, experts discuss the arguments for saving and investing. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.