University of California Salaries Up An Average Four PercentJuly 7, 2014 | Max PringleA new report says University of California employees saw their pay go up an average four percent in 2013. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Delay Cap and Trade Transportation Fuel PermitsJuly 3, 2014 | Max PringleA bill introduced into the California legislature Thursday would delay part of the state’s greenhouse gas reduction program for three years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSpeaker Atkins: Water Bond Deal Has StalledJuly 1, 2014 | Ben AdlerIn an interview with Capital Public Radio, Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins says there will be no water bond deal this week before the Legislature's summer recess – and she’s blaming outside interest groups for blocking in. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California College Students Taking Longer to Graduate Says StudyJuly 1, 2014 | Max PringleReports say California State University and Community College students are taking longer to graduate and it’s hurting them financially. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentContraception Coverage Still Required in California Despite SCOTUS RulingJune 30, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe U.S. Supreme Court’s “Hobby Lobby” decision will only have a limited effect in California because it does not affect a 15-year-old California law that requires health insurance plans to include birth control. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia State Employees Receive Pay Raises Starting July 1June 30, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia state employees will be getting the first pay raise many of them have had in years starting Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Paid Family Leave Program Expansion Starts July 1June 27, 2014 | Max PringleA law that extends California’s paid family leave benefit to people caring for grandchildren, grandparents, siblings and in-laws will go into effect July 1. The original law took effect on the same day 10 years ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: New Sentencing Ballot Measure, State Help For Food IndustryJune 26, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia voters will decide this fall whether some low-level drug and theft offenses should be tried as misdemeanors instead of felonies. Meanwhile, the Legislature and Board of Equalization are pushing policies to help the food industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Assembly Passes Aerospace Tax Credit BillJune 26, 2014 | Max PringleAerospace firms bidding for a military contract to build bomber aircraft would win state tax breaks under a bill that cleared the California Assembly Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Help Some California College Grads Refinance Loan DebtJune 25, 2014 | Ben AdlerA bill moving through the California legislature could help some college graduates get help from the state in refinancing their student loans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.