State Government'New Way' Republicans Draw Schwarzenegger, Who Compares Party To Titanic, Urges ChangeMarch 21, 2018 | Ben BradfordFormer California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ohio Gov. John Kasich headlined the first event for a group of California Republicans trying to push the party in a more moderate direction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia GOP Identity Crisis On Display At State ConventionOctober 21, 2017 | Ben AdlerThe California Republican Party is lost in an identity crisis, pitting the nationalistic wing against the party establishment. That split was on display at the state GOP’s convention this weekend. But many Republicans see problems with both. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentChad Mayes Considering Run For California GovernorOctober 20, 2017 | Ben AdlerFormer Assembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes, who drew scorn and fury from party activists this summer after negotiating a cap-and-trade deal with Democrats, says he's not currently running for California governor, but won't "rule it out."
State GovernmentCalif. GOP Assembly Leader Still Fighting For His JobAugust 21, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe top Republican in the California Assembly wants to take his party in a different direction, and it could cost him his job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Leaders Face Rebellions From Party GrassrootsAugust 14, 2017 | Ben AdlerThe Democratic and Republican leaders of the California Assembly are both facing revolts from party activists after their actions on high-profile issues infuriated grassroots liberals and conservatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCould California Use Existing Money For Road Repairs?April 5, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican state lawmakers say California should pay for its crumbling roads and bridges with existing funds, not a gas tax hike. We’ll take a look at those funds.
State GovernmentRepublicans, Democrats Leave State Of The State With Different ImpressionsJanuary 25, 2017 | Ben BradfordInstead of advocating for fiscal restraint and a few new state policies, the governor used the annual speech Tuesday to lay out a broader vision of California’s role during a Donald Trump presidency. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Assembly Republicans Pick Leader, Delay SwitchSeptember 2, 2015(AP) - Republicans in the California state Assembly have chosen a new leader, but will delay the transition until next year.