State Government Homelessness Crisis Gets Relief From California Gov. Jerry Brown’s New Budget June 27, 2018 | Ben Adler The California budget signed on Wednesday by Gov. Jerry Brown includes several pieces intended to help address the state’s homelessness crisis.
State Government Gov. Jerry Brown Signs His Final California State Budget June 27, 2018 California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a nearly $140 billion general fund spending plan Wednesday. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Senator Holly Mitchell On California's Spending Priorities In The New State Budget June 26, 2018 | Cody Drabble State Senator Holly Mitchell (D-30, Los Angeles) returns to Insight to discuss California's new spending priorities in the next budget. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Lawmakers Approve New Online Community College, Expanded Tax Breaks June 19, 2018 | Ben Bradford California lawmakers passed several "budget trailer bills" on Monday, including one authorizing a new, online community college. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government ‘Water Tax’ Debate Continues After California Budget Passage June 18, 2018 | Ben Bradford The state’s next budget does not include a new charge on water users to fund safe drinking water in rural communities, but that proposal is still alive. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Here’s How California Lawmakers Hope To Curb Sexual Harassment At The Capitol June 15, 2018 | Ben Adler The proposal would create a single investigative unit housed in the Legislative Counsel’s office. Then, a panel of outside experts would determine whether allegations are substantiated and make recommendations on potential consequences.
State Government California’s Budget Deal Is Set For A Vote On Thursday. Here Are The Details. June 14, 2018 | Ben Adler The budget agreement California lawmakers are expected to send to Gov. Jerry Brown doesn’t just include the spending bill itself. There’s also more than two dozen other measures that implement the budget — known as trailer bills. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Schools Set To Lock In State Budget Funding For Long Term, Even If There’s A Recession June 8, 2018 | Ben Adler California lawmakers have reached a budget deal with Gov. Jerry Brown. It will include an obscure provision that guarantees future minimum funding levels for schools and community colleges at the expense of everything of everything else.
State Government Gov. Jerry Brown Reaches California Budget Deal With Democratic Legislative Leaders June 8, 2018 | Ben Adler The UC and CSU have emerged as big winners in the agreement Brown reached with Democrats, which also included increases to child care and welfare grants.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Capitol Chat: Recapping The Primaries And Previewing The State Budget June 8, 2018 CapRadio’s Ben Adler joins us to talk about the early results of the California primary elections this week and what they mean for the November general elections. Then, he explains what we can expect from the California state budget. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
