State GovernmentHere Are The 11 Propositions On California’s November 2018 BallotJune 29, 2018 | Emily ZentnerCalifornians will vote on 11 ballot measures this fall. Here's a roundup of Nov. 6 propositions.
State GovernmentHow One California Voter Conquered The Trillion-Dollar Tech IndustryJune 29, 2018 | Ben AdlerA law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown Thursday gives Californians sweeping new data privacy rights and could reverberate nationwide — all because a moderately rich Bay Area real estate developer leveraged the state’s ballot initiative process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Keys To The HouseRepublican Congressman Jeff Denham Pushes For DACA Solution As He Faces Tough Re-ElectionJune 28, 2018Central Valley Republican Rep. Jeff Denham is bucking his party and pushing for an immigration solution for Dreamers. CapRadio’s Ben Bradford talks with KQED's Katie Orr and McClatchy's Alex Roarty about what this means for his re-election campaign. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSoda Tax Ban Becomes Law, Industry Groups Yank California Ballot Measure Threatening Government ServicesJune 28, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornia cities and counties are now banned from new soda and sugary-drink tax increases for the next 12 years after state lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown rushed a bill into law Thursday in exchange for the withdrawal of a November ballot measure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Unions Have Prepared For JanusJune 27, 2018 | Ben BradfordPublic employee unions and Democratic lawmakers in California protested the U.S. Supreme Court’s Janus decision, but they have also been planning for it for the past two years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSoda Industry Effort To Raise Hurdle For Local Tax Increases Qualifies For California BallotJune 27, 2018 | Ben AdlerAn initiative that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes has qualified for California’s November ballot. It’s backed by the California Business Roundtable and the American Beverage Association.
Health CareMobile Health Services Help Sacramento’s Homeless WomenJune 27, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaWhen homeless women are struggling to find food and stay safe, regular reproductive health screenings aren’t usually at the top of the list. But a Sacramento street medicine team wants to make those services easier to access. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHomelessness Crisis Gets Relief From California Gov. Jerry Brown’s New BudgetJune 27, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California budget signed on Wednesday by Gov. Jerry Brown includes several pieces intended to help address the state’s homelessness crisis.
State GovernmentGov. Jerry Brown Signs His Final California State BudgetJune 27, 2018California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a nearly $140 billion general fund spending plan Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Soda Ban, Internet Privacy and Lead PaintJune 27, 2018 | Bert JohnsonIn this week’s early edition of Capitol Chat, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler has updates on three ballot initiatives that may work themselves out before coming to a vote in the November election. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
