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My turn: Here’s how to grow jobs: Fight climate change

Avatar by Guest Commentary September 5, 2018

California has the toughest clean air standards and some of the world’s most ambitious climate policies. It also has more clean energy jobs, attracts more clean energy investments, and drives more innovation in renewable energy and energy efficiency than any other state.

Proposition 3: An $8.87 billion water and habitat bond

Avatar by Guest Commentary September 4, 2018July 6, 2019
The state prison officers' union is backing Tony Thurmond, right, in his race for schools chief against Marshall Tuck, left.

State’s most interesting contest is over education

Avatar by Dan Walters September 4, 2018

My turn: Extend community colleges’ 4-year degree program

Avatar by Guest Commentary September 3, 2018
Union members protest the Janus case at the California Democratic Party convention in San Diego. Photo by Laurel Rosenhall for CALmatters

Unions enjoy big clout, but membership declining

Avatar by Dan Walters September 3, 2018
Jerry Brown being sworn in for the second of his four terms as California governor. Photo by ASSOCIATED PRESS

My turn: Jerry Brown’s judges

Avatar by Guest Commentary September 2, 2018December 25, 2019

Required vote for local tax increases in legal limbo

Avatar by Dan Walters September 2, 2018

Weekly Walters 08/31/2018

Avatar by Dan Walters August 31, 2018June 23, 2020

My turn: Working people must have a voice in our future

Avatar by Guest Commentary August 30, 2018

Proposed tax dodges could hurt California taxpayers

Avatar by Dan Walters August 30, 2018

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