State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats Decry Trump's Slated Housing Fund CutsMarch 17, 2017Democratic lawmakers in California say cuts to affordable housing funds in President Donald Trump's proposed budget would be devastating to the state.
State GovernmentNevada Bills Would Restore Voting Rights For Some FelonsMarch 17, 2017Nevada lawmakers are advancing legislation to return voting rights to certain felons after they serve time.
EnvironmentCalifornia: $400 Million Plan To Slow Largest Lake ShrinkageMarch 17, 2017California officials have proposed spending nearly $400 million over 10 years to slow the shrinkage of the state's largest lake.
State GovernmentDemocrats Push Bill To Expand Weapon Ban To Nevada LibrariesMarch 17, 2017Nevada Democrats are moving forward a proposal to give library managers clear authority to enforce weapons bans at their facilities.
State GovernmentCalifornia Judge Wants End To Immigration Arrests In CourtsMarch 17, 2017The chief justice of the California Supreme Court has asked federal agents to stop making immigration arrests in courthouses to protect residents' access to justice.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWhat Does The Future Of High-Speed Rail Travel Look Like Now?March 17, 2017What are the roadblocks facing Governor Brown’s High-Speed Rail project and how soon could we see autonomous vehicles on California roads? State Government Reporter Ben Bradford has these answers in this week’s Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOfficials Hope To Spark Demand For Parks License PlatesMarch 16, 2017Park advocates are pushing to try to get more people to sign up for a special license plate to fund state parks.
State Government"Sanctuary State" Bill's Backers Put Senate Leader Between Rock And Hard PlaceMarch 16, 2017 | Ben AdlerAt a rally to support the “sanctuary state” bill at the California Capitol, the crowd tried to force the bill’s author, Democratic Senate Leader Kevin de León, to promise not to weaken it to get it passed. Things got awkward. Real awkward. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSenate President Pro Tem Kevin De León Defends His 'Sanctuary State' BillMarch 16, 2017 | Chris RemingtonFollowing a rally at the capitol on Wednesday for the California Values Act, Senate President pro Tem Kevin de León joins Insight to discuss why he believes SB 54 will make California cities safer and protect immigrant rights. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHealth of California’s College Athletes Would Be Focus of New State PanelMarch 15, 2017 | Chris NicholsA state lawmaker has proposed a new commission to oversee health and safety regulations for college athletes in California, saying the NCAA has failed in this role.