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Prop. 8 in Federal Court

Does Proposition 8 violate the U.S. Constitution? We're at the trial with ongoing coverage on the radio and on our blog.

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Examining how California is responding to climate change.

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An inside look into the people and politics of state government.

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Taking on the health care issues that matter to Californians.

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Exploring the future of manufacturing jobs in California.

Monday, August 18, 2008  |  Listen to the program

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State Assembly Weekend Budget Meeting

On Sunday, state lawmakers spent four hours discussing a new spending plan. The Assembly Democrat's proposal, however, failed to pass, and the likelihood of a timely compromise could be grim. Reporter: John Myers


Medi-Cal Cuts

For a decade, California lawmakers looking to balance the budget have turned to Medi-Cal for cuts. This year is no different, last winter lawmakers authorized a 10 percent cut in the fees Medi-Cal pays to providers. The cuts took effect last month, and doctors are again threatening to drop patients or drop Medi-Cal altogether. Reporter: Ailsa Chang


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