Health CareIs Single Payer Still An Option For California? Some Lawmakers Say Yes — But Not Anytime Soon.March 13, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Assembly's special universal health care committee released its first formal report on Tuesday. They’re looking long-term at a “unified public financing” model, which could be accomplished within a single-payer system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUniversal Coverage Committee Looks To Other States' Single Payer Plans For LessonsDecember 11, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaFor their second public hearing, the California Assembly's committee on universal health coverage is pulling in a geographically diverse panel of experts, including Peter Shumlin - architect of Vermont's failed single payer plan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Leaders Face Rebellions From Party GrassrootsAugust 14, 2017 | Ben AdlerThe Democratic and Republican leaders of the California Assembly are both facing revolts from party activists after their actions on high-profile issues infuriated grassroots liberals and conservatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia State University System Approves 5 Percent Tuition HikeMarch 22, 2017 | Chris NicholsThousands of California State University students will pay more for their education starting this fall. That's because CSU trustees approved a 5 percent tuition increase on Wednesday despite strong opposition from students and some state leaders.
State GovernmentRepublicans, Democrats Leave State Of The State With Different ImpressionsJanuary 25, 2017 | Ben BradfordInstead of advocating for fiscal restraint and a few new state policies, the governor used the annual speech Tuesday to lay out a broader vision of California’s role during a Donald Trump presidency. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Look To Strike Transportation, Affordable Housing Deals (Again)January 6, 2017 | Ben BradfordIn addition to opposing possible federal changes under President-elect Donald Trump, California lawmakers will contend with two in-state issues that proved intractable last year: transportation and affordable housing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAssembly Leader Anthony Rendon Highlights Fighting Trump As PriorityJanuary 6, 2017Fighting Trump, Transportation and Affordable Housing are priorities for Assembly Leader Anthony Rendon. State government reporter Ben Bradford talks more about the California Legislature's return to session on Insight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRendon Sworn In As 70th California Assembly SpeakerMarch 7, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia has a new speaker of the state Assembly. Anthony Rendon took the oath of office Monday in a packed Assembly chamber. The Los Angeles County Democrat is the 70th person to hold what is arguably California's second most powerful office. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnthony Rendon To Be Sworn In As Speaker Of California AssemblyMarch 7, 2016 | Ben Bradford7:11 a.m.: The California state Assembly will swear-in a new Speaker Monday. Assemblyman Anthony Rendon will take the oath of office at 1 p.m. Rendon could be in the position for awhile.
