https://capradio.org/images/logo/CapRadio_logo_STACKED_RGB_1400SQ.jpghttps://www.capradio.orghttps://www.capradio.org/A weekly round-up of what's happening (or not happening) in California politics and state government with Insight host Beth Ruyak.A weekly round-up of what's happening (or not happening) in California politics and state government with Insight host Beth Ruyak.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:54:00 GMTen-USCopyright 2026, CapRadioCPR RSS Generator 2.0120noCapRadioA weekly round-up of what's happening (or not happening) in California politics and state government with Insight host Beth Ruyak.webmaster@capradio.orgOn this week’s Capitol Chat: an initiative to expand rent control in California has qualified for the November ballot, and childcare providers in California rallied at the Capitol and are mobilizing to unionize.https://www.capradio.org/144647Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/144647noOn this week’s Capitol Chat: an initiative to expand rent control in California has qualified for the November ballot, and childcare providers in California rallied at the Capitol and are mobilizing to unionize.On this week’s Capitol Chat: an initiative to expand rent control in California has qualified for the November ballot, and childcare providers in California rallied at the Capitol and are mobilizing to unionize.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgThere have been more horse deaths at Santa Anita Park, five just since December 28, 2019. Uber is piloting a new pricing program allowing drivers to set rates at three airports. And we wait for the State of the State to be scheduled.https://www.capradio.org/144136Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/144136noThere have been more horse deaths at Santa Anita Park, five just since December 28, 2019. Uber is piloting a new pricing program allowing drivers to set rates at three airports. And we wait for the State of the State to be scheduled.There have been more horse deaths at Santa Anita Park, five just since December 28, 2019. Uber is piloting a new pricing program allowing drivers to set rates at three airports. And we wait for the State of the State to be scheduled.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAs the primaries approach, candidate visits to the Western US continue. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was just in California and Sen. Elizabeth Warren was in Reno. And we talk about the coming of the state’s individual mandate.https://www.capradio.org/142520Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/142520noAs the primaries approach, candidate visits to the Western US continue. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was just in California and Sen. Elizabeth Warren was in Reno. And we talk about the coming of the state’s individual mandate.As the primaries approach, candidate visits to the Western US continue. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was just in California and Sen. Elizabeth Warren was in Reno. And we talk about the coming of the state’s individual mandate.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgThe California Legislature has refused CapRadio’s public records request for data on sexual harassment complaints, from January to the present. CapRadio’s Ben Adler shares his latest reporting and what this could mean for how accusations are handledhttps://www.capradio.org/142199Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/142199noThe California Legislature has refused CapRadio’s public records request for data on sexual harassment complaints, from January to the present. CapRadio’s Ben Adler shares his latest reporting and what this could mean for how accusations are handledThe California Legislature has refused CapRadio’s public records request for data on sexual harassment complaints, from January to the present. CapRadio’s Ben Adler shares his latest reporting and what this could mean for how accusations are handledwebmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgCalifornia Democrats head to Southern California this weekend for their endorsing convention. One question CapRadio’s Ben Adler will be asking is: Is California less important for candidates running for president than it was just a few months ago?https://www.capradio.org/141301Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/141301noCalifornia Democrats head to Southern California this weekend for their endorsing convention. One question CapRadio’s Ben Adler will be asking is: Is California less important for candidates running for president than it was just a few months ago?California Democrats head to Southern California this weekend for their endorsing convention. One question CapRadio’s Ben Adler will be asking is: Is California less important for candidates running for president than it was just a few months ago?webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgCapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler talks about the week in California politics from Gov. Newsom’s high profile spat with PG&E to why PUC commissioners have fixed terms, plus a legislative update on AB 5, the high profile gig worker bill.https://www.capradio.org/140709Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/140709noCapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler talks about the week in California politics from Gov. Newsom’s high profile spat with PG&E to why PUC commissioners have fixed terms, plus a legislative update on AB 5, the high profile gig worker bill.CapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler talks about the week in California politics from Gov. Newsom’s high profile spat with PG&E to why PUC commissioners have fixed terms, plus a legislative update on AB 5, the high profile gig worker bill.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgWe’ll get an update from CapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler about end-of-session bill signings, as well as a round up of the governor’s reactions to PG&E’s power shut offs.https://www.capradio.org/139885Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/139885noWe’ll get an update from CapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler about end-of-session bill signings, as well as a round up of the governor’s reactions to PG&E’s power shut offs.We’ll get an update from CapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler about end-of-session bill signings, as well as a round up of the governor’s reactions to PG&E’s power shut offs.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgCapRadio’s Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler talks about California presidential polls, how California’s top officials are maintaining the “State of Resistance” against the Trump administration and a round up of news from the State Capitol.https://www.capradio.org/139446Thu, 03 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/139446noCapRadio’s Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler talks about California presidential polls, how California’s top officials are maintaining the “State of Resistance” against the Trump administration and a round up of news from the State Capitol.CapRadio’s Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler talks about California presidential polls, how California’s top officials are maintaining the “State of Resistance” against the Trump administration and a round up of news from the State Capitol.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgIt’s budget crunch time in the State Capitol. That’s because the state budget has to finalized no later than midnight on June 15. We’ll have Capitol Bureau chief Ben Adler to tell us where things stand.https://www.capradio.org/134708Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/134708noIt’s budget crunch time in the State Capitol. That’s because the state budget has to finalized no later than midnight on June 15. We’ll have Capitol Bureau chief Ben Adler to tell us where things stand.It’s budget crunch time in the State Capitol. That’s because the state budget has to finalized no later than midnight on June 15. We’ll have Capitol Bureau chief Ben Adler to tell us where things stand.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgThe California Assembly has struck a deal on a use of force bill, and Ben Adler is here to discuss. We'll also preview this weekend’s California Democratic Party Convention in San Francisco.https://www.capradio.org/134421Thu, 30 May 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/134421noThe California Assembly has struck a deal on a use of force bill, and Ben Adler is here to discuss. We'll also preview this weekend’s California Democratic Party Convention in San Francisco.The California Assembly has struck a deal on a use of force bill, and Ben Adler is here to discuss. We'll also preview this weekend’s California Democratic Party Convention in San Francisco.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgEvery year in May, California’s governor releases a revised state budget. Will there be optimism or doom and gloom? The so-called “May Revise” is kind of a big event, and is greatly anticipated by those who follow the state budget process.https://www.capradio.org/133526Thu, 09 May 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/133526noEvery year in May, California’s governor releases a revised state budget. Will there be optimism or doom and gloom? The so-called “May Revise” is kind of a big event, and is greatly anticipated by those who follow the state budget process.Every year in May, California’s governor releases a revised state budget. Will there be optimism or doom and gloom? The so-called “May Revise” is kind of a big event, and is greatly anticipated by those who follow the state budget process.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler discusses the latest on high speed rail, negotiations on the state budget and the beginning of presidential campaigning in California.https://www.capradio.org/133239Thu, 02 May 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/133239noCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler discusses the latest on high speed rail, negotiations on the state budget and the beginning of presidential campaigning in California.Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler discusses the latest on high speed rail, negotiations on the state budget and the beginning of presidential campaigning in California.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler analyzes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first 100 days in office, and what lies ahead for the state.https://www.capradio.org/132617Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/132617noCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler analyzes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first 100 days in office, and what lies ahead for the state.Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler analyzes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first 100 days in office, and what lies ahead for the state.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us to talk about the legislation making its way through California's Legislature right now, including use of force bills, charter school regulations and a proposed soda tax.https://www.capradio.org/132345Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/132345noCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us to talk about the legislation making its way through California's Legislature right now, including use of force bills, charter school regulations and a proposed soda tax.Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us to talk about the legislation making its way through California's Legislature right now, including use of force bills, charter school regulations and a proposed soda tax.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler compares two competing bills to regulate how law enforcement use deadly force in California.https://www.capradio.org/132666Fri, 05 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/132666noCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler compares two competing bills to regulate how law enforcement use deadly force in California.Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler compares two competing bills to regulate how law enforcement use deadly force in California.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for Capitol Chat to talk about the new approach California Republicans are taking in 2019.https://www.capradio.org/130402Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/130402noCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for Capitol Chat to talk about the new approach California Republicans are taking in 2019.Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for Capitol Chat to talk about the new approach California Republicans are taking in 2019.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgCapRadio Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler dives into whether California can keep the bullet train project on track in light of President Donald Trump’s threats to reclaim $2.5 billion of high speed rail funding.https://www.capradio.org/130127Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:40:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/130127noCapRadio Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler dives into whether California can keep the bullet train project on track in light of President Donald Trump’s threats to reclaim $2.5 billion of high speed rail funding.CapRadio Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler dives into whether California can keep the bullet train project on track in light of President Donald Trump’s threats to reclaim $2.5 billion of high speed rail funding.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgIn this week’s Capitol Chat, Ben Adler details the two different bills aimed at reducing police shootings in California. He also looks at the differences in the style and substance of former Gov. Jerry Brown and new Gov. Gavin Newsom.https://www.capradio.org/129467Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:30:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/129467noIn this week’s Capitol Chat, Ben Adler details the two different bills aimed at reducing police shootings in California. He also looks at the differences in the style and substance of former Gov. Jerry Brown and new Gov. Gavin Newsom.In this week’s Capitol Chat, Ben Adler details the two different bills aimed at reducing police shootings in California. He also looks at the differences in the style and substance of former Gov. Jerry Brown and new Gov. Gavin Newsom.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgLA Times political reporter Sarah Wire shares her latest story on the California members of the House and Senate leading the Democratic and Republican parties in Washington D.C.https://www.capradio.org/129147Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:15:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/129147noLA Times political reporter Sarah Wire shares her latest story on the California members of the House and Senate leading the Democratic and Republican parties in Washington D.C.LA Times political reporter Sarah Wire shares her latest story on the California members of the House and Senate leading the Democratic and Republican parties in Washington D.C.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAs PG&E moves closer to declaring bankruptcy and the federal government remains shut down, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler share some lawmakers’ responses.https://www.capradio.org/128841Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:55:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/128841noAs PG&E moves closer to declaring bankruptcy and the federal government remains shut down, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler share some lawmakers’ responses.As PG&E moves closer to declaring bankruptcy and the federal government remains shut down, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler share some lawmakers’ responses.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.org