Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Budget Of More Than $122 billion June 27, 2016 (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a state budget that uses a slice of California's revenue surplus to boost assistance for the poor and send more money to universities but keeps other new ongoing spending commitments to a minimum. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Should California's Rainy Day Fund Be Used Even When There's No Recession? June 27, 2016 | Ben Adler Democratic legislative leaders say California could tap its “Rainy Day Fund” to avoid a potential $4 billion budget deficit in 2019. But that deficit is projected based on continued economic growth – that is, even if there's no recession. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Capitol Roundup: Lawmakers Pass $1B For State Buildings, Restart Gun Research June 17, 2016 | Ben Bradford California state office buildings will get $1.3 billion in upgrades, as part of the state budget deal. The deal would also include money to create a center dedicated to the study of firearms violence.
Environment California Lawmakers Approve New Regulations For Marijuana Growers June 16, 2016 | Amy Quinton California lawmakers have approved a bill as part of the state budget package that would streamline a permitting process for marijuana growers. Republican lawmakers say it’s unfair to other farmers. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Legislature Approves $123 Billion Spending Plan June 15, 2016 | Ben Adler | Ben Bradford UPDATE 7:44 p.m.: The California state Legislature approved Wednesday a $123 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that starts in July.
State Government Calif. Budget Deal Includes Increase In Vehicle Registration Fee June 13, 2016 | Ben Adler The state will charge Californians more to put their cars on the roads next year as part of the state budget deal reached by Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Brown, Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal June 9, 2016 | Ben Bradford | Ben Adler There’s a California budget deal at the state Capitol. The agreement reached Thursday afternoon does not include higher spending than what Gov. Jerry Brown proposed last month, but it does include several top priorities for legislative Democrats. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Brown Cites Fable In Bid To Limit New Budget Spending May 13, 2016 | Ben Adler | Chris Nichols Gov. Jerry Brown has released a $173.1 billion spending plan, which projects a nearly $2 billion drop in revenue compared with his initial budget released in January. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Prop 30 Extension Backers' Budget Claims Misleading May 12, 2016 | Ben Adler Backers of a potential November ballot measure say California’s schools and state budget will be in dire financial shape if voters don’t extend the Prop 30 income tax increases approved in 2012. But two of their claims don't hold up to scrutiny. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Counts Prop 30 Income Tax Increase Extension Likely Headed To Voters May 11, 2016 | Ben Adler Californians will likely decide this fall whether to extend the Proposition 30 income tax increases on the rich that voters approved in 2012. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
