State GovernmentBlog: Legislature's Final Day Of SessionAugust 29, 2014 | Ben AdlerGet the latest on the California Legislature's final hours of work for the 2013-14 session.
State GovernmentCDCR To Create Special Units For Mentally Ill InmatesAugust 29, 2014 | Katie OrrThe state of California is changing the way it deals with some mentally ill prison inmates.
State GovernmentLegislature's Surprisingly Calm Final Week To End EarlyAugust 29, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe California Legislature is expected to adjourn its two-year session just past midnight Friday. It's an early end to what has so far been a surprisingly calm final week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Approves 'Yes Means Yes' MeasureAugust 29, 2014 | Katie Orr | Max PringleCalifornia's Senate passed a bill that would require public institutions of higher education to adopt procedures to prevent campus sexual assault and domestic violence, and to assist victims. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Requiring Markings On Airsoft Guns Heads To Governor's DeskAugust 29, 2014 | Max PringleA bill that would require toy guns to be painted with markings to show they are fake has passed the state legislature.
State GovernmentState Of Jefferson Supporters Rally At CapitolAugust 28, 2014 | Katie OrrThe movement to establish the State of Jefferson comes to the California Capitol
State GovernmentSteinberg Reflects On Time As President Pro TemAugust 28, 2014 | Ben AdlerDarrell Steinberg looks back at his six years leading the California Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGovernor Jerry Brown Praises Outgoing Legislative LeadersAugust 28, 2014 | Max PringleGovernor Jerry Brown praised former Assembly Speaker John Pérez and Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg in the California legislature Thursday as they end their terms in office this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIt's Gut-And-Amend Time At The CapitolAugust 27, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe California Legislature’s “gut-and-amend” process is highly criticized, but lawmakers defend it as necessary. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDeal Reached On Ride-Sharing LegislationAugust 27, 2014 | Ben AdlerSources tell Capital Public Radio that a deal has been reached for legislation that would tighten regulations for ride-sharing companies.
