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Investment in housing is the bottom-line answer to homelessness

This budget season, the Newsom administration and the Legislature must allocate steady — not temporary — funding for rental assistance and the creation of permanent, supportive housing.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 6 月 24, 2022

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California can find better ways of dealing with dying prisoners

Overly narrow criteria limit the number of seriously ill and dying people the courts can consider for compassionate release from prison. Assembly Bill 960 will ensure that sick and dying prisoners who do not pose a risk to public safety can be considered for release.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 6 月 22, 2022

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State must act now to head off future floods

California needs to make Stockton and San Joaquin Valley flood investments a priority — especially during a drought. Building flood management projects takes years. If we don’t start now, we may not be ready when the next big flood arrives.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 6 月 21, 2022

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It’s high time to put a lid on plastics

Plastics recycling has largely failed us, and the consequences for our environment and health are significant. California leaders are considering ways to curb the use of polluting plastics.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 6 月 21, 2022

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Solving poverty in California takes more than talk

Women living in poverty are tired of sharing their stories. They share, and then some legislators water down legislation introduced to end poverty. So, no more listening for listening’s sake. We must build power and take meaningful action together.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 6 月 17, 2022

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California can lead the nation by funding changes to school food program

With rising food prices, ongoing supply chain disruptions, and federal waivers that provide schools with increased meal reimbursements and flexibility set to expire on June 30, multiyear investments in California’s school food system are essential.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 6 月 15, 2022

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Move to limit pesticide use would be a mistake

Californians should be aware of the unintended consequences of eliminating pest control tools when state regulators and lawmakers consider a pesticide ban.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 6 月 15, 2022

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State should step in to protect Joshua trees

The state Fish and Game Commission should list western Joshua trees under the California Endangered Species Act, safeguarding the trees and offering proof of California’s commitment to fighting climate change.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 6 月 14, 2022

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Joshua tree protection could slow state’s progress on climate goals

Listing the iconic Joshua tree as a threatened species could make clean energy projects infeasible in California, at precisely the time when we need as much renewable power as possible.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 6 月 14, 2022

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After the surplus, buckle up for the deficit

The debate over how much of the state’s budget surplus to spend is a dangerous red herring. California should not be spending the surplus at all.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 6 月 13, 2022