Blog: Legislature's Final Day Of Session
August 29, 2014 | Ben Adler
Get the latest on the California Legislature's final hours of work for the 2013-14 session.
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CDCR To Create Special Units For Mentally Ill Inmates
August 29, 2014 | Katie Orr
The state of California is changing the way it deals with some mentally ill prison inmates.
Legislature's Surprisingly Calm Final Week To End Early
August 29, 2014 | Ben Adler
The California Legislature is expected to adjourn its two-year session just past midnight Friday. It's an early end to what has so far been a surprisingly calm final week.
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Legislature Approves 'Yes Means Yes' Measure
August 29, 2014 | Katie Orr | Max Pringle
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.
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Bill Requiring Markings On Airsoft Guns Heads To Governor's Desk
August 29, 2014 | Max Pringle
A bill that would require toy guns to be painted with markings to show they are fake has passed the state legislature.
State Of Jefferson Supporters Rally At Capitol
August 28, 2014 | Katie Orr
The movement to establish the State of Jefferson comes to the California Capitol
Steinberg Reflects On Time As President Pro Tem
August 28, 2014 | Ben Adler
Darrell Steinberg looks back at his six years leading the California Senate.
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Governor Jerry Brown Praises Outgoing Legislative Leaders
August 28, 2014 | Max Pringle
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.
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It's Gut-And-Amend Time At The Capitol
August 27, 2014 | Ben Adler
The California Legislature’s “gut-and-amend” process is highly criticized, but lawmakers defend it as necessary.
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Deal Reached On Ride-Sharing Legislation
August 27, 2014 | Ben Adler
Sources tell Capital Public Radio that a deal has been reached for legislation that would tighten regulations for ride-sharing companies.