The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, April 16.
In today’s episode:
- Affordable housing panel discussion to take place at Chico State — Erik Adams, NSPR
- Chico activists want people to think about how tax dollars are spent — Ken Devol, NSPR
- California congressman introduces bill to prevent PG&E from implementing constant rate hikes — CapRadio Staff
- California looks to add folic acid to tortillas, corn masa products to help reduce risk of birth defects — Angel Huracha, NSPR
Featured:
California attempts to increase access to state financial aid for students as FAFSA problems persist
California officials are trying to increase access to state financial aid after issues with the federal form’s online portal. Deadlines have been extended for students and additional applications are available for students from mixed-status families.
In case you missed it:
- Nearly 30 wells in Chico among hundreds in state that would exceed new safety regulations for forever chemicals — NSPR
- ‘Science of reading’ bill dies in California — CapRadio
- California lawmakers target investment firms — CapRadio
- Shasta supervisor pushes for unity after avoiding recall — NSPR
- Chico begins pavement upgrades across city — NSPR
- There’s still time to watch Redding’s baby bald eagles before they leave the nest — NSPR
- California requests federal disaster aid for salmon fishers after season is canceled second year in a row — CapRadio
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