Donnelly Takes A Ride On The Liberty ExpressFebruary 18, 2014 | Katie OrrA tea party Republican in Democratic California may face long odds when it comes to being elected governor. But one Assemblyman insists he’s the man for the state’s top job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Legislature Considering Ammunition Background Check BillFebruary 18, 2014 | Max PringleA bill in the California legislature would require criminal background checks for all ammunition purchases made in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Counties Must Improve Compliance with Pregnant Prisoner Restraints Law Says StudyFebruary 18, 2014 | Max PringleAccording to a review released today Tuesday, only 21 of 58 counties in California are in total compliance with a law that prohibits certain restraints from being used on pregnant prisoners. The law went into effect a year ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Positive Signs for California GOPFebruary 17, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Republicans may be feeling hopeful after several local elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Says There's Money for Prison Population ReductionFebruary 17, 2014 | Max PringleAccording to California Officials, there’s plenty of money available to abide by a federal court order requiring the state to reduce its prison inmate population. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Court Overturns California's Concealed Weapons LawFebruary 14, 2014 | Katie OrrThe U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down a California law limiting who can carry a concealed weapon.
President Obama to Visit Central Valley FridayFebruary 14, 2014 | Ben AdlerPresident Obama flies to California’s Central Valley Friday, where he’ll announce drought aid for farmers, food banks and rural communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Govs. Davis, Wilson, Deukmejian Back Death Penalty InitiativeFebruary 13, 2014 | Ben AdlerA proposed November ballot measure that attempts to fix California’s death penalty is drawing the support of three former governors as backers begin gathering signatures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Capitol Roundup: Brown On The Drought; More Money For Arts?February 13, 2014 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown says California’s different regions make it hard to develop water policies that would satisfy the entire state. Meanwhile, a lawmaker wants to quintuple state funding to the California Arts Council.
Brown's Higher Education Funding Plan Snubbed By State Analyst's OfficeFebruary 13, 2014The Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) is taking issue with Governor Jerry Brown's budget plans for state universities and his overall plan for funding higher education.