Dental Care Education Funding In Budget Proposal Could Be Sign Of Shift In SpendingJanuary 13, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA small spending item in Governor Jerry Brown’s California budget proposal that would put $17 million for education about dental care for kids could be a sign of a shift in health care spending from the past five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lawmaker Wants California Involved in Federal Brain Research EffortJanuary 13, 2014 | Katie OrrThere’s a federal effort underway to map all the neurons in the human brain, and one lawmaker wants to make sure California’s involved in the effort. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Health Officials Say Deadly Flu Virus SpreadingJanuary 10, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia health officials are reporting the rate of illness from influenza is higher than normal for this time of year, with a more dangerous form of the virus leading the way. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Governor Brown: Governors Can't Make It RainJanuary 9, 2014 | Amy QuintonGov. Jerry Brown says he’ll take whatever steps he can to help California’s farmers deal with the water shortage.
Governor's Budget Would Spend Money on Groundwater MonitoringJanuary 9, 2014 | Amy QuintonEighty-percent of Californians rely, at least in part, on groundwater. Environmentalists say they’re pleased that California Governor Jerry Brown's budget proposal recognizes the need to manage groundwater better. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Budget Proposal: Brown Wants To Set Aside $300M for high-speed railJanuary 9, 2014Gov. Jerry Brown formally announced his budget Thursday, a day after it was leaked early to the media.
A Bill To Increase Temporary Shelter Benefits In California AssemblyJanuary 9, 2014 | Max PringleA California bill that would increase a temporary shelter relief benefit for the first time in eight years has been introduced in the Assembly. Supporters say it’s an attempt to keep pace with the cost of living. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Budget Calls For Changes To Medi-CalJanuary 8, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneGovernor Jerry Brown's budget proposal includes health policy changes for the state’s Medi-Cal program.
Brown Budget Increases School Funding, Proposes Rainy Day FundJanuary 8, 2014Capital Public Radio has obtained a copy of the state budget proposal California Governor Jerry Brown plans to unveil Thursday morning. The Governor's budget projects a surplus of nearly $4.6 billion over the next two years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Budget Proposal Would Spend Cap and Trade MoneyJanuary 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal includes some major investments in the environment. It lays out how he wants to spend $850-million in revenue from the state’s cap and trade program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.