State Government Unions Push Competing Minimum Wage, Prop 30 Initiatives November 10, 2015 | Ben Adler California voters will likely be asked next year whether to extend the Proposition 30 income taxes on the rich and whether to raise the minimum wage. But it's not yet clear if they’ll be asked those questions once – or twice. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Deal On Recreational Marijuana Initiative Finally Emerges November 2, 2015 | Ben Adler A fractured collection of groups advocating for the legalization of recreational marijuana in California has finally coalesced behind an initiative for the November 2016 ballot. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Johnson's The Elephant In The Room For Candidates Vying To Lead The City October 29, 2015 | Bob Moffitt Two people are running to be Sacramento's next mayor. Both are saying nice things about the current mayor, but they're also keeping their distance.
Who Will Be Sacramento's Next Mayor? October 21, 2015 | Bob Moffitt Now that Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson has decided not to run for a third term, the mayor's race is wide open. One city council member has already decided to run. A former member is considering it. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ashby First To Declare For Sacramento's Mayor Race October 21, 2015 | Bob Moffitt Johnson's out of the race. Ashby's in. Campaign 2016 for the Sacramento mayor's race begins today.
Mayor Johnson Answers Questions About Decision Not To Run Again October 21, 2015 | Bob Moffitt Johnson told supporters at the Underground Bookstore in Oak Park that says he feels the city has made tremendous progress in the last seven years. He says renewed allegations of sexual assault from 1996 had no bearing on his decision not to run.
Mayor Johnson Won't Seek Re-Election October 20, 2015 | Ben Adler UPDATE: Mayor Kevin Johnson says he will not seek a third term in next year's election. Meanwhile, Councilwoman Angelique Ashby has announced her candidacy. And Darrell Steinberg says he hasn't made a decision on whether he'll run.
State Government "Motor Voter" Only First Step To Increase Election Turnout October 20, 2015 | Ben Adler California will soon automatically register voters whenever they apply for or renew their driver licenses. But the newly-signed “Motor Voter” law may not be enough to increase turnout from last year’s historic low of 42 percent. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Billionaire Steyer To Fund California Cigarette Tax Effort October 7, 2015 | Ben Adler California voters have rejected the last two tobacco tax measures they’ve seen on statewide ballots. But anti-tobacco groups hope the third time will be the charm thanks to some new financial firepower to counter industry opposition. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Fiorina's Rise Reminiscent Of 2010 U.S. Senate Campaign September 28, 2015 | Ben Adler This isn’t the first time that Carly Fiorina has captivated Republican primary voters with her eloquence and tenacity. Five years ago, she overpowered two GOP opponents in California’s U.S. Senate race before losing to Democrat Barbara Boxer. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.