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Californians Not Liable For Saving Animals Trapped In Hot Cars

December 30, 2016 | Amy Quinton

A new law in 2017 could help save animals trapped in hot unattended vehicles.

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The One California Tax Rate Dropping In 2017

December 30, 2016 | Ben Adler

California’s sales tax will drop by a quarter of a percent in the new year. The reduction comes from the partial expiration of a statewide ballot measure that helped end California’s budget crisis.

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Does 2017 Congressional Class Suggest Redistricting Commission Failed?

December 29, 2016 | Ben Bradford

The new session of Congress will bring few new California faces to Washington.

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California's Pension Crisis

A Case Study On Pension Reform: San Jose's Grand Compromise

December 29, 2016 | Ali Budner

Cities and states across the country are facing public employee pension debt that is challenging and, in some cases, crippling their budgets. But some municipalities are experimenting with ways to solve that problem.

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New California Law: Keep Your Hands Off Your Smartphone While Driving

December 28, 2016 | Chris Nichols

Starting Jan. 1, drivers in California will be banned from operating their smartphone –- unless it’s mounted to a dashboard or windshield –- and can be activated with one finger tap or swipe.

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New Law Requires Jail Time For People Convicted Of Sexual Assault

December 28, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson

California lawmakers passed new sexual assault laws after a Stanford student served three months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman.

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Some Californians Can Drink What The Astronauts Drink: Recycled Wastewater

December 23, 2016 | Amy Quinton

A new law will allow some Californians to taste test what the astronauts drink. Not Tang. Purified recycled wastewater.

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Environmental Documents For Replumbing California Water System Released

December 22, 2016 | Amy Quinton

California Governor Jerry Brown’s administration has released final environmental documents for a project it says will modernize the state’s water delivery system and have little to no impact on threatened fish species.

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New California Law Requires Rear-Facing Car Seats For Children Under Age 2

December 22, 2016 | Chris Nichols

Children younger than 2 will be required to sit in a rear-facing car seat under a new California law that goes into effect January 1st.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler Reviews The Year Of 2016 In California's Legislature

December 22, 2016

It’s a year-in-review special in this week's Capitol Chat with CapRadio's Bureau Chief Ben Adler. He discusses the noteworthy moments at the Capitol during 2016. We will also look ahead to 2017 to see what changes are on the way.

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