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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    State of the State

    Since Gov. Jerry Brown took office, he’s been focused on fiscal discipline And that continues to be the name of the game, though the state has seen revenue of $6 billion above expectations. But the state also has some liabilities to pay off – almost $220 billion of it in retirement and pensions.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 21, 2016 • 1 min read

    Since Gov. Jerry Brown took office, he’s been focused on fiscal discipline And that continues to be the name of the game, though the state has seen revenue of $6 billion above expectations. But the state also has some liabilities to pay off – almost $220 billion of it in retirement and pensions. And Brown did say that one thing the state has to spend money on is infrastructure. Joining us to give perspective on the state of the state is John Myers.

    The full episode

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    State of the State, Coastal Commission Coup, #OscarsSoWhite
    1. 0:00State of the StateYou’re reading this
    2. 8:53California Coastal Commission
    3. 15:24Oscars So White
    4. 26:36Truth and Power
    5. 40:54Web Roundup
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      John Myers

      Los Angeles Times

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    State of the State, Coastal Commission Coup, #OscarsSoWhite
    1. 0:00State of the StateYou’re reading this
    2. 8:53California Coastal Commission
    3. 15:24Oscars So White
    4. 26:36Truth and Power
    5. 40:54Web Roundup
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