Which Way, L.A.?
Big Change in Hollywood; Another Showdown in Sacramento
Governor Schwarzenegger threatens a mass veto to get his way on water policy. We get an update. We also look at how California regulates health insurance. Could the state provide a "public option" if Washington doesn't? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, technology and economics are working big change on the business of entertainment.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenGovernor Schwarzenegger has given the Assembly and Senate just hours to address California’s water problems or lose 10 months of legislative effort. Also, does California regulate health insurance? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, technology and economics are working big change on the business of entertainment. What are the opportunities for content with quality and the risks of Hollywood dumbing down more than ever?
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3 storiesHollywood Meets the Internet and Economic Reality
Hollywood is waking up to technology and economics. Studios are becoming revolving doors for executives, and the standards for "green-lighting" new projects aren't what they used to be.
Read the story28 minSchwarzenegger Threatens Veto over Water Deal
This afternoon, most of the Sacramento press corps was outside Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's office where he was meeting with the leaders of both parties in the Assembly and Senate. The Governor threatened to veto more than 700 bills passed this year if the lawmakers do not enact legislation on the state's massive water problems .
Read the story11 minIs California Ready for National Healthcare Reform?
The idea of the federal government providing an alternative to health insurance has been adamantly opposed by Republicans and so-called "Blue Dog" Democrats. One proposed way out is to allow the states to provide "public options" of their own. So what about California? How does this state regulate health insurance now?
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