Commentary Tax hike on employers isn’t necessary as state enjoys revenue windfall Lawmakers should focus on jobs and growth, rather than pursuing a damaging and unnecessary tax hike with Assembly Bill 71. By Guest Commentary • February 22, 2021
Commentary How to build a more inclusive L.A. County through small businesses As L.A. County navigates the pandemic, here are four critical steps to help small businesses and to build an economy that works for everyone. By Guest Commentary • February 19, 2021
Climate Change Farmers can help in battle against climate change California farmers have an opportunity to turbo-charge the green revolution in rural America with crop-based biofuels. By Guest Commentary • February 19, 2021
Reader Reactions Many voters yearning for a ‘problem solving caucus’ The intent of the Problem Solvers Caucus to work across the political aisle is what many California voters would like to see in their representatives. By Guest Commentary • February 19, 2021
Commentary As hate crimes increase, what will California do? California law considers all hate crime convictions, even felonies where the victim is injured as non-violent – Assembly Bill 266 would change that. By Guest Commentary • February 18, 2021
Capitol Paid sick leave will help protect us in this pandemic Here are five compelling reasons California’s leaders must renew supplemental paid sick leave to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. By Guest Commentary • February 18, 2021
Commentary A solution that would add to the ranks of California’s health care workforce Policymakers should modernize nursing education regulations to allow for an increase in simulation time in clinical education for students. By Guest Commentary • February 17, 2021
Commentary We need schools to reopen now It’s time to put our children’s well-being at the center of this discussion and get them back in the classroom. By Guest Commentary • February 17, 2021
Reader Reactions California needs updated guidelines to safely reopen schools My school in Oakland has reopened with protocols in place to keep our students, teachers and staff members safe and healthy. By Guest Commentary • February 17, 2021
Capitol Assembly bill would replace Junipero Serra statue in Capitol Park with a tribute to regional tribes AB 338 would also require that the new Capitol Annex include a hearing room mural dedicated to California’s First People. By Guest Commentary • February 16, 2021