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Max Pringle
State Government Reporter
Max Pringle has been a public radio and print reporter for more than a decade. He’s covered national, state and local politics for Pacifica’s KPFA Radio and has been a contributor to public radio outlets KQED and KALW. His work has also appeared in the East Bay Express, the San Francisco Bay Guardian, the Sacramento News and Review, Deutsche Welle and Radio France International. He is a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Max was bitten by the news bug while working on his high school newspaper and hasn’t recovered since. Max is pleased to be covering the state capital and privileged to provide a window on the state government.
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Legislature Approves 'Yes Means Yes' Measure
August 29, 2014
California's Senate passed a bill that would require public institutions of higher education to adopt procedures to prevent campus sexual assault and domestic violence, and to assist victims.
Bill Requiring Markings On Airsoft Guns Heads To Governor's Desk
August 29, 2014
A bill that would require toy guns to be painted with markings to show they are fake has passed the state legislature.
Governor Jerry Brown Praises Outgoing Legislative Leaders
August 28, 2014
Governor Jerry Brown praised former Assembly Speaker John Pérez and Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg in the California legislature Thursday as they end their terms in office this week.
California Senate Passes Gun Restraining Order Bill
August 27, 2014
A California bill that would allow family members to ask a court to confiscate the guns of someone who could be dangerous has passed the state Senate.
Nearly 200,000 California State Employee Hours Mistakenly Overpaid Says Auditor's Report
August 26, 2014
A California state auditor’s report says that between 2008-2012, state agencies over-paid nearly 200,000 hours of unearned leave to employees. The erroneous payments cost the state more than $6 million.
Legislature Approves Pair Of Campaign Finance Disclosure Bills
August 22, 2014
Measures that would create tougher campaign finance disclosure laws are heading to the governor's desk.
California Lawmakers Wade Through Dozens Of Bills
August 22, 2014
The California legislature Friday advanced dozens of bills as it prepares to head into its final week of session for the year.
California Legislature Advances Numerous Bills As Session Winds Down
August 21, 2014
Bills dealing with sexually exploited minors and vehicle license fees for bike trails advanced in the legislature Thursday.
Bill Requiring Airport Breastfeeding Rooms Passes California Senate
August 20, 2014
The California Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would require the state’s major airports to provide private breastfeeding areas.
California Lawmakers Consider Incentives Package For Tesla Motors
August 19, 2014
California is negotiating an incentive package to lure Tesla Motor’s planned electric car battery manufacturing plant in the state.