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THE CALIFORNIA DIVIDE
A statewide media collaboration to raise awareness about poverty and income inequality through in-depth journalism and community outreach.
ECONOMY
Commentary
Use state surplus funds to invest in active transportation programs
Investing in active transportation projects will create millions of good-paying middle-class jobs and stimulate our economic recovery.
EDUCATION
College Journalism Network
The network brings together student journalists from across the state to collaborate on group reporting projects, pitch and write stories for CalMatters and our media partners, and receive training.
College Beat
College Beat is produced by the CalMatters College Journalism Network, a collaboration between CalMatters and student journalists across the state.
Commentary
Data system will help chart a pathway to educational success
Continued funding for a Cradle-to-Career Data System would empower communities and educators to demand better from schools.
Speed safety cameras would make school zones safer
State Sen. Susan Rubio: My bill, SB 735, authorizes local jurisdictions to utilize safety cameras to enforce speed limits in school zones.
ENVIRONMENT
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Commentary
Utilities are trying to stymie rooftop solar in California
California utilities submitted proposals to slow the growth of solar energy by charging households $78 per month to have solar on their roof.
POLITICS AND THE CAPITOL
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Commentary
Why no Democrat should run in the Newsom recall
Take it from someone who was involved in the Gov. Davis recall, there are two significant problems with another Democrat entering the race.
COMMENTARY
My Turn
Here are priorities to reform the Brown Act for government transparency
The Legislature should prioritize core fixes to the Brown Act, avoid unintended consequences and create a path to meaningful reform.
Student housing crisis almost ruined my life
I am a student at UC Davis, and even though I worked as hard as I could to pay for housing, I was at risk of homelessness.
DAN WALTERS
Biden’s tax plan could hit California hard
President Joe Biden’s tax increases proposals will have a big effect on California, which is highly dependent on taxing the rich.
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HOUSING
Commentary
We should support modular housing units made in California
Costs of affordable housing projects are truly staggering, but using modular components can save time and money.
HEALTH
Commentary
Make multi-cancer early detection screens widely available
These new technologies will enable primary care providers to screen for dozens of cancers through a simple blood draw.
JUSTICE
Commentary
High-priced jail phone calls: $15 to talk to your daughter
Research shows that the more people stay in touch with their families while in jail, the better they do when they get out.
IMMIGRATION
Commentary
Why it’s important for California that DACA recipients be provided permanent resident status
The American Dream and Promise Act recently passed by the House of Representatives is a positive step in the right direction.
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