State of Jefferson Sees Renewed InterestOctober 28, 2013 | Katie OrrThe people of Northern California’s Siskiyou County are fed up with the state government and they’re reviving their efforts to break out on their own. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Thousands of Covered California Enrollment Helpers, Agents Await CertificationOctober 28, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneThousands of insurance agents and counselors in California are waiting to be certified by the state’s health insurance exchange. Community clinics say fixing the problem should be the exchange’s top priority. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calif. PAC Refusing to Pay $11 Million Campaign Finance PenaltyOctober 25, 2013 | Ben AdlerThe California political action committee that received a mysterious and illegal donation last fall says it has no intention to pay the state an $11 million penalty. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Conservatives Look to Recall Calif. Dems Over Gun Bill VotesOctober 24, 2013 | Ben AdlerA group of California conservatives and gun rights advocates have announced an effort to recall several Democratic state lawmakers who voted for gun control bills this year.
So a Former Governor, Speaker and Chief Justice Walk Into a Ballroom...October 24, 2013 | Ben AdlerThree former leaders of California’s three branches of government disagree about whether the state’s direct democracy process is serving voters well, but they all agreed on one way to improve it at a Public Policy Institute of California panel. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California, 7 Other States Push to Get More Zero Emission Vehicles on RoadOctober 24, 2013 | Amy QuintonCalifornia and seven other states pledge to put three-point-three million Zero Emission Vehicles on the road by 2025. But it may be a tough sell. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Non-Profit Political Groups Must Pay California's Largest Election Rules FineOctober 24, 2013 | Max PringleA pair of out-of-state non-profits will pay California’s largest ever fine for election rules violations. An investigation revealed they failed to divulge the donors of an $11 million contribution during the 2012 elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Medi-Cal Managed Care Transition 'Rough' For Some PeopleOctober 24, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia has moved more than a million people into Medi-Cal managed care, including children from the former Healthy Families program, and seniors and the disabled from fee-for-service care. Advocates say some patients have had a rough transition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Covered California: Roll Out Has 'Not Been Perfect, But...Pretty Darn Good'October 24, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California says it's been doing a pretty good job of rolling out the Affordable Care Act in the state since open enrollment started October 1st.
Federal Shutdown Delays Release of Bay Delta Conservation PlanOctober 23, 2013 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources will delay the release of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan yet again. As Amy Quinton reports from Sacramento, the costly delay is a result of the federal government shutdown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
