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A federal policy to allow terminally ill patients to access experimental drugs without help from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could have a big impact in California.

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California Lawmakers OK Bullet Train Audit As Cost Rises

January 30, 2018

(AP) — Lawmakers approved an official audit of California's high-speed rail project Tuesday with the goal of understanding whether the ambitious infrastructure plan can be completed on time and without more dramatic cost increases.

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News Network: California Pays Millions To Settle Sexual Harassment Claims

January 30, 2018 | Chris Remington

Sacramento Bee reporter Marjie Lundstrom shares the results of an investigation into millions of dollars paid out to harassment victims from the state of California.

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Capitol Round-Up: Measure To Ban Removable Bottle Caps Is Done For The Year

January 29, 2018 | Ben Bradford

Lawmakers voted for state universities to stock abortion pills, cigarettes to be illegal on beaches, and internet providers to observe "net neutrality" in California.

Health Care

California's Right-To-Die Law Still Has Some Kinks, Hearing Finds

January 29, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The End of Life Option Act made it legal for terminally ill patients to take lethal medication. But some families say red tape and poor provider training keeps patients from actually exercising the right to die.

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California Governor Pushes For 5 Million Zero-Emission Cars

January 26, 2018

(AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown outlined a $2.5 billion plan Friday to help Californians buy electric vehicles and expand a network of charging stations as part of an ambitious goal of getting 5 million zero-emission cars on the road by 2030.

State Government

California Senators Vote To Force An Extended 'Leave Of Absence'

January 25, 2018 | Ben Bradford

California state Senators rushed from the State of the State address to adopt a new rule—and prevent the return of a lawmaker accused of sexual harassment.

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Jerry Brown's Final State Of The State: A Look Back, A Path Forward And A Warning

January 25, 2018 | Ben Adler

California’s longest-serving governor, a three-time Democratic presidential candidate, and a one-of-a-kind American politician gave his final State of the State address on Thursday.

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Transcript And Analysis: Gov. Jerry Brown's State Of The State Address

January 25, 2018

Read the full text of Gov. Jerry Brown's 2018 State of the State Address, annotated by Capital Public Radio reporters.

State Government

State Of The State: Brown Focuses On Environment, Legacy Projects In Final Address

January 25, 2018 | Ben Adler | Steve Milne

Gov. Jerry Brown delivered his final State of the State address where he touched on issues like climate change and the controversial high-speed rail and twin-tunnels projects. He is entering his sixteenth and last year in office.

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