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California should lead on health technology assessment

An institute of health technology assessment could measure the value of medical treatments to eliminate wasteful spending.

By Guest Commentary • January 27, 2022

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A more successful way to house the homeless

A more effective approach to homelessness is to provide housing that is accompanied by active, ongoing support and treatment.

By Guest Commentary • January 27, 2022

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Here is the first step to a sustainable water policy

We do not have a water crisis. We have a water management crisis, and we must revamp our water policy to reflect a drier future.

By Guest Commentary • January 26, 2022

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California’s electric grid is not ready to meet climate goals

We must start now to develop the grid of the future that will bring clean energy produced remotely to consumers in urban centers.

By Guest Commentary • January 26, 2022

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New start times for schools this fall will be a disaster

The last thing students need now is less stability, less routine and less predictability – this is not the time for more changes.

By Guest Commentary • January 25, 2022

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California casualties in Congress’ effort to regulate Big Tech

Regulations targeting tech companies will impact small, minority- and women-owned businesses in California.

By Guest Commentary • January 25, 2022

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Success is reducing jail population and improving public safety

Santa Clara County will decide whether to build a new jail or continue to focus on expanding safe alternatives to incarceration.

By Guest Commentary • January 24, 2022

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California’s wildfire warning and the action we need to take

With a huge investment to deal with wildfires and create healthy forests in California, we need to prioritize these four actions:

By Guest Commentary • January 24, 2022

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Fast food bill will discourage small business owners

What lawmakers should know is the harm this legislation would levy on one of the most successful startup business models – franchising.

By Guest Commentary • January 21, 2022

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Don’t let the CPUC reverse its deal with solar customers

The CPUC wants to slap a new “solar tax” on rooftop solar consumers and slash compensation for power they supply to the grid.

By Guest Commentary • January 21, 2022