嘉宾评论

评论

California’s declining school enrollment doesn’t justify $15 billion Proposition 13 school bond

Mark Fulmer and Jerrold Jensen: With current staffing levels, California’s projected enrollment loss will eliminate the need for about 1,000 teachers and 1,000 classrooms and hundreds of non-classroom employees. So why are Californians being asked to approve a $15 billion school construction bond?

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 19, 2020

评论

California must use the sun to reduce greenhouse gas emissions—and recognize there’s more than one way to do that

Michael Wyatt, K Hovnanian Homes: The California Energy Commission rightfully saw fit to allow alternatives to rooftop solar. For some consumers, solar panels on their newly constructed home is the right choice. For others, on-site or off-site solar energy is the best to fit their needs. That’s why the Feb. 20 vote by the energy commission is so important.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 19, 2020

评论

Power shutdowns have dire consequences on California businesses. Lawmakers should help out, not make it worse

Lance Hastings and Jot Condie, California Manufacturers & Technology Association and California Restaurant Association: California businesses cannot withstand a repeat of the 2019 power shutoffs. Policymakers must allow businesses and residents to have choices for reliable energy today, while legislators work to pass a long-term solution that strengthens our grid to be reliable, safe and affordable for all.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 18, 2020

评论

California’s true energy crisis: What to do about the electricity grid

Lloyd Levine, energy consultant: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. is about to emerge from bankruptcy, but the biggest energy issue facing California isn’t PG&E’s finances, its corporate structure, or its ownership. It’s the power lines.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 18, 2020

评论

How to ease California housing crisis in four easy steps, and four more that are a little harder

Dan Dunmoyer, California Building Industry Association: California legislators can take four easy steps to help ease the housing crisis, and four more difficult steps. They offer California a clear way forward. Let’s get to work building Housing for All California.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 18, 2020

评论

To provide quality care for infants and toddlers, California must pay teachers a worthy wage

Andrea Golloher, San Jose State University: California policymakers must strive to ensure that members of the early childhood workforce earn a worthy wage, have incentives to expand infant and toddler care, and receive the necessary support for quality improvement and training to meet the needs of each and every child, from the start.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 17, 2020

评论

California must face reality: Autism cases are increasing

Jill Escher, mother of a young man and teenage girl with nonverbal forms of autism: Though we hear little about autism data from our public health leaders or media, California’s autism rates continue to surge, with no plateau in sight. Schools can’t keep up with demand. Emergency rooms and police departments are reeling from increasingly frequent crisis cases. Families are desperate for support and solutions. California policymakers must focus on the issue.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 16, 2020

评论

Bloomberg’s plan for fire and forest protection

Ken Pimlott, former chief of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: Executed well, Bloomberg’s fire and forestry proposal will reduce loss of life and property over the next four years, saving the U.S. economy billions of dollars each year.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 14, 2020

评论

Why Gov. Newsom and California Legislature must ban PG&E from giving campaign contributions

Assemblyman Kevin Kiley, Rocklin Republican: For decades, Pacific Gas and Electric has methodically executed what the New York Times called its “political playbook”: giving millions and getting its way. As PG&E seeks to exit bankruptcy again, the Legislature and Gov. Newsom must act to loosen its grip on the Capitol by banning it from giving campaign donations.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 13, 2020

评论

California is the place to be—unless you’re middle income and need an affordable place to live

Loren Kaye, California Foundation for Commerce and Education: If you’re looking for a job or a healthy lifestyle, California remains a dream come true. But there’s a problem. Many Californians can no longer afford California. Here’s what legislators can do to reduce the cost of living.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 13, 2020