A Tale Of Two Rainy Day FundsMarch 17, 2014 | Ben AdlerA battle is brewing over the “rainy day fund” measure on the November ballot. California Governor Jerry Brown and legislative Democrats want to replace it with their own alternate budget reserve proposal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Genetically Modified Food Advocates Hoping To Bypass Congressional GridlockMarch 17, 2014 | Max PringleAdvocates for labeling genetically modified food are taking a state-by-state approach to passing legislation to that end. They’re hoping to avoid Congressional gridlock. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Assembly Elects Toni Atkins As Assembly SpeakerMarch 17, 2014 | Max PringleThe California State Assembly elected San Diego Democrat Toni Atkins Monday as the 69th Assembly Speaker. Atkins will be the first open lesbian to serve as Speaker. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DMV Suffers Computer ShutdownsMarch 14, 2014The Department of Motor Vehicles computer system was briefly shut down throughout California today. Outages occurred yesterday as well.
California Regulators Target Toxic Chemicals in Three ProductsMarch 14, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators are targeting paint strippers, spray foam insulation and children’s foam sleeping mats that contain toxic chemicals. The products could be banned if manufacturers can’t find safer alternatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A California Bill Has Entered Debate Over Cap & Trade SpendingMarch 14, 2014 | Max PringleSupporters of a California bill that would fund the development of clean buses and trucks are making their case for a bigger share of the state’s greenhouse gas reduction fund. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Auditor: EDD Inaction Cost California $516 MillionMarch 13, 2014 | Katie OrrA new report from the state auditor finds the California Employment Development Department failed to take part in a federal program that could have brought hundreds of millions of dollars to the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EDD To Be AuditedMarch 12, 2014 | Bob MoffittA California Legislative committee voted today to order an audit of the California Employment Development Department.
California Campaign Touts Benefits of Reading to Small ChildrenMarch 12, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia lawmakers helped launch a new state advertising campaign aimed at getting parents to vocally interact more with their babies and toddlers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lawmakers Get Disturbing Picture Of Status of GroundwaterMarch 11, 2014 | Amy QuintonGroundwater supplies are at an all-time low in both the Sacramento and San Joaquin River basins. Management of that dwindling supply was the focus of debate at the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.