Thousands of americans protesting the death of george the an armed black man killed by a white Police Officer in minneapolis. This has sparked days of mostly peaceful protests across the nation. At times Law Enforcement used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds who re calling angrily for reform and justice. Earlier this week the san rnfrancisco district at announced siificant proposals to improve the citys legal and policing systems. We are joined now by skype. District attorney, have you personally participated in any of the protts this week . Good to be with you, yes i have. I have been to at least two different protests. What has the atmosphere been like for you . It has been wonderful. Righteous rage, creativity, diverse groups in terms of age and race ngd background co together to demand longoverdue change ulpeac in an exuberant exercise and First Amendment rights. There have been incidents of burglary, anvandalism at the beginning you had brought charges against peo
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Governor unveiled a revised state budget that calls for steep ts to Public Schools and a pay cut for state workers. California is facing a budget deficit of 84 billion due to declining tax revenues and soaring job losses. Also, california state senators returned to sacramento with two innovative relief packages that would help people stay in their homes. Meanwhile, House Democrats are proposing a 3 trillion round of federal aid despite opposition from the white house and nate republicans. Joining us are the kqed Senior Editor of politics, scott shafer, and rrespondent risa lagos. Thanks for being here. It has been all about the benjamins this week, whether we are talking the state or the federal level. Talk about the heroes act, which is the democrats new to 3 trillion proposal for Coronavirus Relief what compromises would need to be made for this fifth Coronavirus Relief package to actually become a reality . I think in fact, it may never become a reality and democrats in the house ge
Barbara hope zuckerberg. Charles rosenblum. We try to live in the moment, to not miss whats right in front of us. At mutual of america believe taking care of tomorrow can help you make the most of today. Mutual of america financial group, Retirement Services and investments. Additional support has been provided by and by the corporation for public broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the american people. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Sreenivasan good evening, and thanks for joining us. More than twothirds of states are now allowing reopenings, after weeks of orders to stay at home and to close businesses in order to contain the covid19 outbreak. Its the first round in a new phase for the country and the world. Lets get started with todays top news a massive new spending bill narrowly passed in the house of representatives last night, setting up a battle with the senate and President Trump. The heroes bill is passed. Sreenivasan demo
Stores closed residence giat home, ators are dealing with a massive deficit from declining tax revenue. Continue throughe fall, ted to expanding vote mail as a safe option for the november election. Lawmakers have to addreshalong standingenges from boosting Affordable Housing to fighting climate change. Joining us is state Assembly Member david chu, and from the sutter county, James Gallagher, thank you both for joining us thanks for having us. You both returned to work whthis week. Is it like to legislate in the midst of a pandemic with masks and protests . I think the biggest difference thu notice is the Capital Building is not populated. It is like a ghost town walking the halls. Usually the public is in the capital walking the building obviously different groups are r wanting to petition th government. You do not see that, right . We are still able to conduct hearings and provide public the phone and Conference Calls and also a videoconferencing center in the capital for witnesses