State GovernmentFastest Litigant In The West: California’s On Verge Of Suing Trump More Than Texas Ever Sued ObamaApril 27, 2019California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has sued the Trump administration 47 times. Yes, that's a record—and he's just getting started.
State GovernmentUniversal Preschool Bills Advance, And It’s More Than Just Baby StepsApril 26, 2019Democratic Assemblyman Kevin McCarty of Sacramento says he views the package of legislation he’s introduced—Assembly Bills 123, 124 and 125—as the first step in a long-term plan to implement free, universal preschool in California.
State GovernmentResidents Approved Adult-Use Cannabis, But Cities And Counties Banned It, Anyway. A California Lawmaker Wants To Change That.April 26, 2019 | Scott RoddThe bill would require these local governments to issue one cannabis license for every four liquor store licenses or one cannabis license per 10,000 people. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Signs Internet Sales Tax LawApril 25, 2019(AP) — California's Democratic governor has signed a law requiring companies like Amazon and eBay to collect sales taxes on behalf of some out-of-state sellers.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Advance Plan For Denser HousingApril 25, 2019(AP) — California lawmakers advanced a proposal Wednesday to encourage more housing near transportation and jobs as the state faces a lack of affordable housing.
Health CareOpponents Spar Over California Vaccine Exemption BillApril 24, 2019Hundreds of critics of mandatory vaccines were in Sacramento Wednesday opposing a California proposal to give state public health officials instead of local doctors the power to decide which children can skip their shots before attending school. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Committee Advances Law Enforcement-Backed Use Of Force Bill — But Links It To Its RivalApril 23, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe bill’s author and law enforcement groups also agreed to remove a provision strongly opposed by civil rights and social justice groups that would have left the state’s existing use of force standard in place. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentIt's Festival Season! One California Lawmaker Wants To Reduce Plastic Waste By Allowing Reusable Cups And Plates.April 22, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroCurrent law prohibits the use of reusable foodware like cups, plates and forks at temporary events, because they must be cleaned at approved facilities. A new bill could change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCivil Rights Groups On Opposite Sides Of California Charter School DebateApril 22, 2019 | Scott RoddLegislation that would limit charter schools and increase oversight in California has sparked a debate between the NAACP and the National Action Network. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Proposal To Tax Soda Pushed To Next YearApril 22, 2019(AP) — Lawmakers won't vote on a soda tax or limit how much can be sold in a single cup this year, marking the latest California victory for the beverage industry.
