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POLITICS AND THE CAPITOL
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Commentary
Follow the trail of Kamala Harris’ rise to VP nomination back to Phil Burton’s influence on California politics
Those who can trace their political lineage directly, or indirectly, to Phil Burton include Nancy Pelosi, Gavin Newsom and Willie Brown.
ENVIRONMENT
Commentary
Healing California’s rivers will take more than just water
Science has taught us that a more holistic approach leads to better results for the health of California’s rivers and their fish populations
COMMENTARY
My Turn
Working families should not subsidize renewable energy
California’s shift away from fossil fuels to less reliable renewable energy created the energy shortfall that led to blackouts.
Tapping into solar-charged batteries could help prevent blackouts
Changing regulations in California would help keep the lights on by enabling customer-owned solar-charged batteries to provide energy to the grid.
DAN WALTERS
Most ‘job killer’ bills bite the dust again
Despite the influence of COVID-19 and recession, the California Chamber of Commerce maintained its record of defeating “job killer” bills.
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ECONOMY
Commentary
California tourism industry pushes for safe, responsible travel
California tourism businesses recognized the imperative to provide a safe environment. Here’s what they’ve done to make travel safer:
HOUSING
Commentary
Here’s an important part of the solution for the state’s housing crisis
There is a growing consensus that an important part of the solution to California’s housing crisis is duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes.
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
Here’s a bold plan for California to provide internet access to everyone
California should issue a Request For Proposal to provide high-speed internet to every person in the state.
California’s change in school funding will harm students and schools
California has based public school funding on a per pupil policy but a new law changes that and it will harm schools in growing communities.
HEALTH
Commentary
It’s time to reopen health clubs and gyms
When it comes to concerns about COVID-19 in health clubs, initial research suggests these are far outweighed by the benefits of physical activity.
JUSTICE
Commentary
Business need to stand up for equal justice too
Chief executives of some of America’s largest companies have engaged in a new initiative to advocate for public policy changes to secure equal justice.
IMMIGRATION
Commentary
Let our international students study in peace; reverse the decision by ICE
Our international students have paid tuition, signed housing leases and registered for classes; and now they have to get on the next plane home.
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