State GovernmentLawmakers Send Grocery Worker Protection Bill To GovernorJuly 14, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers are sending Gov. Jerry Brown a bill that protects grocery workers from being fired for 90 days when a store changes ownership.
State GovernmentBallot Measure Threatens California Water Tunnels PlanJuly 13, 2015(AP) - A measure expected to qualify for the November 2016 ballot could threaten Gov. Jerry Brown's $15 billion twin tunnel plan to send water around the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor To Meet With Pope On Climate ChangeJuly 9, 2015(AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown is heading to Vatican City to discuss climate change and modern slavery with dignitaries including Pope Francis.
State GovernmentCalifornia Agency Considers Water Prices To Save In DroughtJuly 8, 2015(AP) - California water regulators are discussing how to meet Gov. Jerry Brown's order for water rates that maximize conservation during a historic drought.
State GovernmentBrown Signs California BudgetJune 24, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown signed the California budget with no fanfare Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Encourages Business To Be OptimisticMay 28, 2015 | Katie OrrGov. Jerry Brown says California is on the right track and encouraged business leaders to be optimistic about the future. He spoke Thursday at a California Chamber of Commerce event.
State GovernmentAs Budget Deadline Looms, Brown Says He'll Oppose Extra SpendingMay 28, 2015 | Ben AdlerAs Legislative Democrats move forward with state budget proposals that rely on higher revenue estimates, California Governor Jerry Brown is again indicating he’ll oppose lawmakers’ extra spending.
State GovernmentWomen Make Up Half Of Brown's Political AppointeesMay 18, 2015 | Katie OrrOrganizations throughout California are working to get more women involved in politics. But running for political office may not be practical for everyone. Instead, some women are opting to pursue government appointments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCritics Say Budget Revision Neglects Social WelfareMay 14, 2015 | Katie OrrIn his May budget revision Governor Jerry Brown left out several social programs that some lawmakers and advocates have been pushing for. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Says Water Rights Changes ComingApril 16, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s system of water rights is coming under scrutiny as the state’s drought gets worse. Today Governor Jerry Brown indicated there may be some changes coming to the century-old system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.