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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
It’s time to safely reopen California and reject policies that will slow recovery
Supporting laws for premium pay pushed by special interests will force store closures, job losses and a higher cost of living for everyone.
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
Zero net carbon transportation will save money and create jobs
The most important strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions in California by mid-century is to ramp up use of electric vehicles.
POLITICS AND THE CAPITOL
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Commentary
How to avoid a recall meltdown and improve California elections
It’s not too late for the state Legislature to fix this messy way of conducting a recall election: Here is a simple home-grown solution.
COMMENTARY
My Turn
Let’s make California a state where there is food for all
Senate Bill 464 will help provide food security to low-income families and help lift them out of poverty, regardless of immigration status.
California’s high electricity rates impede transition off fossil fuels
The state needs to reform electricity rates to ensure all Californians can cash in on the benefits of the clean, electric technologies.
DAN WALTERS
California’s experiment in one-man governance
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive orders are an experiment in parliamentary government that will be decided by courts and voters.
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HOUSING
Commentary
State legislation should support, not hinder, efforts to plan for more housing
With dozens of bills on housing, the Legislature should keep in mind the right to citizen engagement in the local planning process.
HEALTH
Commentary
A blueprint for Californians’ behavioral health
It is time to transform our behavioral health system; here’s a blueprint with several key performance indicators.
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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