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California farms and ranches saw a nearly 17 percent drop in revenue from 2014 to 2015, according to a new review. The decrease had little to do with the drought.

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Former DOJ Attorney Doubts Trump Sanctuary City Order's Influence

January 31, 2017 | Ben Bradford

A flurry of concern in California has followed Donald Trump's executive order last week to stop federal funding to sanctuary cities. But a former Department of Justice immigration lawyer says the president’s action will likely have limited effect.

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Trump's Executive Order On Refugees Sparks Fierce Debate At California Capitol

January 30, 2017 | Ben Adler

President Trump's executive order on refugees dominated the California state Capitol Monday. The California Senate passed a non-binding resolution that called the action unconstitutional. Republicans generally support Trump's move, but not all.

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Brown, Lawmakers Differ On "Middle Class Scholarship" Program

January 30, 2017 | Ben Adler

Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative Democrats are at odds over the fate of a program that provides scholarships to middle-class Californians who attend a UC or CSU.

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Immigration

California Lawmakers React (Or Don't React) To Trump Travel Ban

January 30, 2017 | Ben Bradford

Democratic lawmakers were seen joining protesters on Sunday against Donald Trump's executive order banning travel from seven majority-Muslim nations, while Republicans remained largely silent.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Political Junkie Recaps Trump's Executive Actions, Staff Changes

January 30, 2017

It has been another weekend filled with executive action and reactions from across the U.S. Political Junkie Ken Rudin puts it all into perspective in his weekly segment.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Lawmakers Respond To Trump's Actions From Past Weekend

January 30, 2017

Gov. Jerry Brown took part in a Science Friday segment with Ira Flatow in the Insight studio at Capital Public Radio. We recap the time he spent afterward with Beth Ruyak and Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler.

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State Government

Assembly Speaker: Trump Doesn't Understand Separation Of Powers

January 29, 2017 | Ben Adler

California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon's emotion was palpable in a CapRadio interview after he left Los Angeles International Airport Saturday night. He'd just taken part in a protest against President Trump's executive order on refugees.

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Brown: Global Leaders Must Stop "Goofing Off" On Climate Change

January 27, 2017 | Ben Adler

California Gov. Jerry Brown says it’s too soon to panic over global threats like climate change and nuclear terrorism – but he’s urging leaders to step up.

State Government

Proposal Would Establish California As Separate Nation

January 27, 2017

Another attempt is underway that could establish California as a separate nation. If approved by voters, it would take the state one step closer on a future vote that would allow it to break away from the U.S.

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