State Senate Passes New Rules in Wake of Scandals
The corruption scandals that have hit the state Senate over the last few months have forced a rare change in the body's standing rules. State senators hope to make the fine line between politicking and legislating a bit brighter with new rules including a ban on talking about active legislation at political fundraisers, and whistleblower protection for Senate employees.
Prisons Push to Enroll Parolees in Medi-Cal Before Release
State prisons parole roughly 40,000 people each year. A handful of those parolees have jobs lined up when they get out -- but the majority hit the streets penniless and often in poor health. Most are eligible for a low-cost or no-cost health care plan, and prisons are trying to get parolees enrolled before they're released.