EnvironmentFirst Step In California Groundwater Law Stirs DebateJune 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia is one of the last states in the nation to pass a law to manage groundwater. But putting the law into practice won't come easy. Paso Robles' effort to manage groundwater is a perfect example. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Motor Voter Act Could Diversify And Expand ElectorateJune 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study shows that California’s new Motor Voter Act could significantly increase voter rolls. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Approves $123 Billion Spending PlanJune 15, 2016 | Ben Bradford | Ben AdlerUPDATE 7:44 p.m.: The California state Legislature approved Wednesday a $123 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that starts in July.
State GovernmentOpen-Legislature Measure Hits A Nerve At California CapitolJune 15, 2016(AP) — California lawmakers would be stripped of their ability to make last-minute changes to bills and all public hearings would be videotaped under a measure likely to go before voters in November.
State GovernmentLegislature Moves California Gun Control Bills ForwardJune 14, 2016 | Ben AdlerTwo days after the deadliest mass shooting in American history, California lawmakers have advanced nearly a dozen different gun control bills.
State GovernmentBallot Measure Prompts Legislature To Consider New Transparency RulesJune 14, 2016 | Ben AdlerDemocrats who control the California Legislature have long opposed efforts to require bills to be public 72 hours before final votes. But now that a voter initiative is poised to qualify for the November ballot, the sands appear to be shifting. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Seek Expanded Definition Of RapeJune 13, 2016(AP) — Two California lawmakers are pushing for an expanded definition of rape under state law in response to the Stanford University case that has drawn national attention.
State GovernmentCA Lawmakers Mourn Orlando Victims, Anticipate Gun DebateJune 13, 2016 | Ben BradfordDays after the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, California lawmakers will consider whether to tighten state gun control laws. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Budget Deal Includes Increase In Vehicle Registration FeeJune 13, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe state will charge Californians more to put their cars on the roads next year as part of the state budget deal reached by Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmakers Want To Investigate Judge Who Ruled In Ex-Stanford Swimmer's CaseJune 10, 2016A dozen members of the California Assembly and Senate are petitioning the state to take action against the judge in the Stanford rape case.
