Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Gov. Newsom Unveils Plan To Spend More On Housing, Education And HealthcareJanuary 11, 2019Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler reports on Gov. Newsom’s first budget proposal. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Proposes $144 Billion California Budget With Focus On Education, Building ReservesJanuary 10, 2019 | Chris Nichols | Sammy Caiola | Ben AdlerGov. Gavin Newsom’s first proposed budget follows former Gov. Jerry Brown’s pattern of allocating billions of dollars in reserves while making large investments in early childhood development, education, healthcare and emergency readiness. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRead: Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2019-2020 California Budget ProposalJanuary 10, 2019Three days after his inauguration, Gov. Gavin Newsom has released his first budget proposal as governor of California. Read the full summary of his proposal here.
State GovernmentFind Yourself In The California Legislature — Or NotJanuary 10, 2019There are still more white men named James or Jim in the California Legislature than African-American and Asian-American women combined.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezState Superintendent Tony Thurmond’s Educational PrioritiesJanuary 10, 2019 | Bert JohnsonState Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond shares his priorities for 2019. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom Will Release His First California Budget Proposal Thursday. Here’s What We Know.January 9, 2019 | Ben AdlerHere’s what we know so far about Newsom’s state budget proposal for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, based on the governor’s public statements, press releases and a source close to Newsom’s transition team.
State GovernmentUniversal Health Care Push Expected To Regain Momentum In Newsom's First BudgetJanuary 8, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaInsurance expansion for undocumented immigrants and more subsidies for the middle class are expected to be central to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first budget. But his loftier goals to overhaul the health system rely on federal approval.
State GovernmentNewsom Pledges Investments To Fight, Prevent California WildfiresJanuary 8, 2019(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday pledged fresh investments to prevent, fight and escape wildfires, including millions to help local governments improve their communication during emergencies and a fee to fund an update for California's 911 system.
Health CareNewsom Moves To Bring Down Drug Costs, Expand Affordable CoverageJanuary 8, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaChanges in drug price negotiations could bring down costs for Medi-Cal enrollees if Gov. Gavin Newsom moves forward with a proposal released Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Require Businesses To Offer E-ReceiptsJanuary 8, 2019California would become the first state to require businesses to offer electronic receipts unless customers ask for paper copies under legislation proposed on Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.