State GovernmentSplit Over Bond Funds To Relieve Prison OvercrowdingMay 27, 2014 | Max PringleThe California state legislature is split over Governor Jerry Brown’s request for $500 million in bond revenue to reduce overcrowding in the state’s prisons.
EnvironmentPlan Shows How California's Climate Change Policies Are WorkingMay 27, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe state of California has a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature to Tackle Hundreds Of BillsMay 27, 2014 | Katie OrrA pending deadline will force the California legislature to act on hundreds of bills this coming week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Rushes To Pass Bills On DeadlineMay 27, 2014 | Max PringleThe California legislature faces a Friday deadline to pass hundreds of bills out of their “Houses of Origin." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Acts On More Than 500 BillsMay 23, 2014 | Katie OrrBills can live or die in the Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committee. The fates of more than 500 were determined today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Music Education Advocates Rally For School Music ProgramsMay 22, 2014 | Max PringleSupporters of school music programs rallied today (Thursday) at the state Capitol as part of the “Stand Up 4 Music” coalition’s music education advocacy day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPoll: Kashkari Narrows Gap, But Donnelly Still LeadsMay 21, 2014 | Ben AdlerDemocratic Governor Jerry Brown holds a big lead in the June primary in a new Public Policy Institute of California poll. But the gap between his two Republican challengers is narrowing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDems Stake Out Negotiating Ground in Budget FightMay 21, 2014 | Ben AdlerLegislative Democrats are finalizing their plans to push back against California Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentReport Puts California's Fracking Future In DoubtMay 21, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia may not be able to recover as much oil through fracking as previously thought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Defends Policies At Cal Chamber EventMay 21, 2014Governor Jerry Brown talked up California's business climate today in a speech before the California Chamber of Commerce.