LAO Examines Gov.Brown's Plan To Spend Cap-and-Trade MoneyFebruary 24, 2014 | Amy QuintonA new report from the Legislative Analyst’s Office looks at how California Governor Jerry Brown wants to spend money raised from the state’s greenhouse gas reduction program known as cap-and-trade. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Feb. 24 News Roundup: TB Case Reported, Calderon Surrenders, CHP Officers Remembered, High-Speed RailFebruary 24, 2014State Sen. Ron Calderon has surrendered to authorities after being indicted on corruption charges. A memorial service was held for two CHP officers killed last week. Officials are extending a deadline in the high-speed rail project.
Zero Allocation of Water From Central Valley ProjectFebruary 21, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe US Bureau of Reclamation says farmers who depend on water from the Central Valley Project will receive a “zero allocation” because of the drought. Water districts say tens of thousands of acres of permanent crops are at risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calderon Indicted On Fraud, Bribery ChargesFebruary 21, 2014(UPDATE 1 P.M.) -- A California State Senator could face up to 400 years in prison after being charged in a public corruption case. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Bill Would Offer Parents College Saving Account Tax CreditFebruary 21, 2014 | Max PringleA bill in the California legislature would give low and middle income parents up to $500 in annual tax credits for investing in California’s “Scholar Share” college savings program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Steinberg: Replace Cap-and-Trade With Carbon Tax for Vehicle FuelsFebruary 20, 2014 | Ben AdlerDemocratic Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg wants to exempt vehicle fuels from California’s cap-and-trade system, which they’re currently set to enter next year. Instead, he wants a carbon tax at the gas pump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
$680 Million Proposed for Drought ReliefFebruary 19, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown wants to spend big to bring some relief to drought ridden California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Officials: 10 Communities At Risk Of Running Out Of Water In 60 DaysFebruary 19, 2014 | Amy QuintonTen communities in California are at risk of running out of water in the next 60 days, the California Department of Public Health says the list is likely to grow as the drought continues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Increase Medi-Cal Reimbursement PaymentsFebruary 19, 2014 | Max PringleA pair of bills have been introduced into the California state Assembly that would increase physician reimbursement payments for Medi-Cal, which is the state’s health care service for low-income people. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Push For State Affordable Housing Funding This YearFebruary 18, 2014 | Ben AdlerAffordable housing projects in California lost their most reliable funding source when the state dissolved redevelopment agencies a couple of years ago. Now, there’s growing support to find money for affordable housing once again. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.