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Update Sept. 1, 8:31 a.m.: The California Legislature has adjourned for the year, but not before a flurry of action on the final day — and night — of session.

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State Government

Capitol Roundup: Diapers, Janitors And Drones

August 30, 2016 | Ben Bradford | Ben Adler

California lawmakers are churning through more than a hundred bills during today's penultimate day of the two-year legislative session as they work to meet tomorrow’s midnight deadline.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Assembly Passes Farmworkers Overtime Bill In 44-32 Vote

August 30, 2016

Farmworkers landed a decisive victory when the Assembly voted in favor of a bill that would expand overtime pay for farmers. With us Tuesday is Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler to talk about the implications of the bill passing.

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CapRadio Reporter Julia Mitric Shares Experience Reporting On California Farmworkers

August 30, 2016

CapRadio food and sustainability reporter Julia Mitric has spent time following California farmworkers in their daily workflow. She joins Insight to talk about her feature story examining how expanded farmworker overtime would help with production.

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Farmworker OT Bill Passes Legislature After Heated Debate

August 29, 2016 | Ben Adler

The California Assembly has narrowly passed an unprecedented measure that would allow farm workers to earn overtime pay after working eight hours a day or 40 hours a week.

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Would A Transparency Bill Allow More Opaque Campaign Cash?

August 29, 2016 | Ben Bradford

New requirements for campaign ads on TV could pass the California Legislature this week, after six years of attempts by open government advocates. But a state elections watchdog says it’s been compromised.

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Utilities Commission Overhaul Moving In Last Days Of Session

August 29, 2016 | Ben Bradford

Significant changes to the California Public Utility Commission are moving through the state Legislature in the final week of this year's session.

State Government

Capitol Roundup: Crunch Time As Legislature Nears End Of Session

August 26, 2016 | Ben Bradford

The California Legislature has its ultimate deadline coming up. Session ends on Wednesday. The Assembly plans to consider more than 250 bills. The Senate has another 170 requiring action.

State Government

Legislature Backs Bills to Support State's Foster Youth

August 26, 2016

California legislators are taking steps to help more foster youth. One bill would expand access to mental health services and another would help pregnant teens prepare for the birth of their child.

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Bill Would Notify Inmates Of Immigration Rights

August 26, 2016

(AP) - The California Senate is backing legislation requiring that people in jails be notified of their rights before they can be interviewed by federal immigration authorities.

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