State GovernmentStrong Holiday Shopping Season Projected For CaliforniaNovember 28, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornians could spend an extra $10 billion this holiday shopping season compared to last year. That's an increase of between 5.5 and 6 percent, the strongest growth since before the Great Recession. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAdvocates Say More Immigrants Eligible For Medi-CalNovember 25, 2014 | Katie OrrImmigrant advocates say more undocumented Californians will be eligible for Medi-Cal under President Barack Obama’s recent executive action. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Names New Supreme Court NomineeNovember 24, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown has named his latest nominee for the California Supreme Court. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Reaching Out To Women VeteransNovember 24, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a “tool kit” designed to help organizations assist women veterans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRoller Coaster Ride Continues For California EconomyNovember 21, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.3 percent in October, despite the state adding more than 40,000 jobs. But the state also revised its September job loss down even further. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Laying Off 40, Citing Budget WoesNovember 21, 2014 | Ben AdlerCapitol sources tell Capital Public Radio that budget problems are forcing the layoffs of 40 state Senate employees and an across-the-board health care premium increase. Otherwise, the Senate would be unable to meet payroll next year.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Welcome Immigration ActionNovember 20, 2014 | Katie OrrIt’s estimated that nearly a quarter of America’s 12 million undocumented immigrants live in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUC Regents Approve Five-Year Tuition IncreasesNovember 20, 2014 | Ben AdlerUniversity of California students again tried to block a tuition increase proposal – without success.
State GovernmentOse: Decision On Recount After Vote Is CertifiedNovember 20, 2014 | Ed JoyceIn an interview with Capital Public Radio News, Republican Doug Ose said he will wait for the final vote certification before considering a recount. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCommunity Colleges Competing For Bachelor's ProgramsNovember 19, 2014 | Katie OrrSome of California’s community colleges will soon be able to offer four-year degrees.
