State GovernmentCalifornia Genetically Modified Food Labeling Bill Passes Senate CommitteeApril 22, 2014 | Max PringleAny genetically modified food product sold in California would have to come labeled as such under a bill that passed a state Senate committee Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentConsumer Advocates Say Read Fine Print Of On-Line ContractsApril 21, 2014 | Max PringleBefore signing an on-line agreement with or liking a company on Facebook, consumer advocates are warning customers they should read all the way to the bottom of the contract. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Encouraging Telecommuting Option For Workers During Fix 50 ProjectApril 21, 2014 | Steve MilneDuring the "Fix 50" Project, the state of California says it's encouraging departments and agencies to tele-commuting as an option to Sacramento-area workers.
Businesses Hope Fix 50 Brings More CustomersApril 21, 2014 | Steve MilneSome restaurants and bars are hoping the Fix 50 project in Downtown Sacramento triggers an increase in business. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Premier Access, Downey Brand, Richard HallmarqApril 11, 2014 | Steve MilneLayoffs could be coming to a Sacramento based dental insurance company; more drama at Sacramento's largest law firm; and a former Project Runway contestant opens a Sacramento store. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson has the scoop. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Hears Package of Anti-Poverty BillsApril 8, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia legislative committees Tuesday heard a package of bills that would raise the level of funding for public assistance programs that have been cut in recent years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessBusiness Journal: Vapour House, Kaiser In Natomas, Downtown High RiseMarch 28, 2014 | Steve MilneMidtown Sacramento has a new kind of bar that allows people to smoke e-cigarettes. It's among the week's top stories from Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Siemens Wins Big Contract, CalPers Changes, Downtown PlazaMarch 21, 2014Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson has details on Siemens landing a big contract this week... Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Bill Would Require Annual Long-Term Care Facility InspectionsMarch 20, 2014 | Max PringleA California lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require annual unannounced state inspections of all long-term care facilities. The requirement now is at least one inspection every five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Students Rally at Capitol for Agricultural Education FundingMarch 19, 2014 | Max PringleAs part of the annual “Ag Day” celebration at the state Capitol, Future Farmers of America students from around California rallied Wednesday in support agricultural education. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.