State Government

Bill Would Bar Employers From Considering Criminal History In Hiring

September 7, 2017 | Daniel Potter

The California state Senate is poised to vote on how and when employers consider the criminal records of job applicants.

Health Care

McCarty Bill Aimed At Fighting Opioid Addiction

March 1, 2017 | Steve Milne

Democratic State Assemblymember Kevin McCarty of Sacramento wants to impose a one-cent per milligram surcharge on prescription opioids. The fee would pay for drug addiction prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programs.

State Government

Mental Health Bill Focuses On College Students

March 8, 2016 | Jonathan Ayestas

Assemblyman Kevin McCarty proposed a bill that would match college funding on mental health services dollar-for-dollar. While the details are still getting worked out, it could increase accessibility for combating mental health stigma.

State Government

California Bill Would Require Videotaping Sales Of Firearms

February 19, 2016

(AP) — All California gun sales would have to be videotaped under a proposal introduced in the state Legislature.

Kevin McCarthy Officially Running For House Speaker

September 28, 2015

As expected, McCarthy, No. 2 in the House, has officially declared he is running to replace John Boehner as speaker. Boehner announced Friday he is resigning at the end of October.

Two Council Members Running For Sacramento Assembly Seat

October 23, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

There is a rare opening for an Assembly seat representing Sacramento and two Sacramento City Council members are running against each other.

Sacramento County Elections Results Certified

June 18, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

The votes have been counted and certified for the City and County of Sacramento. The race for the top two in one city council race was decided by only 100 votes.

Sacramento Approves Grass For Cash Plan

March 5, 2014 | Marianne Russ

The city of Sacramento is moving ahead with a plan to offer rebates to people who rip out their front lawns and replace them with drought-tolerant landscaping.