State Government California Tax Revenues Fall Below Estimates As Budget Talks Get Under Way May 10, 2016 | Ben Adler California’s economy is still growing – but at a slower pace than it has been. And that’s having a similar effect on state budget revenues, leaving Gov. Jerry Brown with less money to work with when he releases his updated spending proposal Friday. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government MCO Tax Deal Passes Legislature February 29, 2016 | Ben Adler The California Legislature has handed Gov. Jerry Brown a victory more than a year in the making. On Monday, lawmakers approved a restructured tax on California health insurers to avoid a $1 billion state budget deficit. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Insurance Industry Backs Brown's Tax On California Health Plans February 10, 2016 | Ben Adler Support is growing for Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to restructure California’s tax on health insurance plans. A key interest group is backing the tax – and some Republicans are hinting that they might too. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Brown Nearing MCO Tax Deal With Health Plans February 8, 2016 | Ben Adler California lawmakers could vote this week on a proposal to restructure a tax on health care plans in order to avert a potential $1 billion state budget hole. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Lawmakers Push Bills To Fix Teacher Shortage February 2, 2016 | Ben Adler Just a few years after laying off tens of thousands of teachers during the recession, California school districts are suddenly facing a deep shortage of qualified teachers. That’s prompting several proposals from state lawmakers. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Ratings Agency S&P Cautions Against More California Spending January 25, 2016 | Ben Bradford The ratings agency says California may have less money to work with than it appears, as the stock market slows and the state's retirement costs rise. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Brown's California Preschool Overhaul Raises Concerns January 18, 2016 | Ben Adler Gov. Jerry Brown wants to reshape California’s state-funded preschool, but his proposal worries some Democratic lawmakers and early education advocates. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Budget Analyst To California Lawmakers: Build A Stronger Reserve January 11, 2016 | Ben Adler California’s non-partisan Legislative Analyst is recommending that state lawmakers budget carefully this year in preparation for the next recession – even as tax revenues continue to exceed expectations.
State Government Brown Proposes New Spending, Sees Rainy Days Ahead January 8, 2016 | Ben Bradford California Governor Jerry Brown was in his element when he introduced his annual January budget proposal yesterday at the state Capitol. He waved charts and warned of looming recession, even as he called for new taxes. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Brown Criticizes Ballot Bids To Raise Minimum Wage, Extend Prop 30 January 7, 2016 | Ben Adler Gov. Jerry Brown poured cold water on the hopes of California Democrats, unions and advocacy groups as he released his state budget proposal Thursday, criticizing two major progressive priorities headed toward the November ballot. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
