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Governor Newsom Vetoes Safe Consumption Site Bill

Governor Newsom Vetoes Safe Consumption Site Bill

FromKQED's The California Report


Governor Newsom Vetoes Safe Consumption Site Bill

FromKQED's The California Report

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Aug 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Proponents are calling Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of a bill that would have allowed supervised drug injection sites in San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles a tragic, “missed opportunity” to prevent overdose deaths. 
Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED

A new report finds that most early childcare workers in California make far less than a living wage and that many earn less than they did before the pandemic. The report from UC Berkeley found that providers running small, daycare centers out of their homes make between $16- 30 thousand a year.
Reporter: Amanda Stupi, KQED 

Once a reliable stronghold for Republicans, Orange County has become a contested battleground for congressional races in recent election cycles -- and this year is no different. 
Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED
Released:
Aug 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.