Infrastructure | CalMatters

Is this the year the California Legislature closes the digital divide?

by Ben Christopher April 29, 2021April 30, 2021

Lawmakers have more money and political will, but the telecommunications industry could still stand in the way of broadband for all Californians.

Mario Ramírez Garcia, 10, listen as his teacher addresses the class during distance learning in the bedroom he shares with his sister on April 23, 2021. According to their father, the internet connection at their Oakland home cuts out about twice a week, which is especially frustrating to the kids when they are taking tests. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

California Divide

The wires may be there, but the dollars aren’t: Analysis shows why millions of California students lack broadband

by Jackie Botts and Ricardo Cano April 28, 2021April 29, 2021

transportation

Use state surplus funds to invest in active transportation programs

by Guest Commentary April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

Making money off California’s unemployment boondoggle

by Ben Christopher April 5, 2021April 4, 2021

electric vehicles

Update green building codes to make EV charging available for everyone

by Guest Commentary February 10, 2021February 9, 2021

California State House

Lawmakers running out of time

by Emily Hoeven August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

economic recovery

Steps California can take now to reimagine an equitable recovery

by Guest Commentary August 24, 2020August 21, 2020

energy storage

Approve Assembly Bill 1720: Two energy storage projects would create jobs

by Guest Commentary August 3, 2020August 2, 2020

high speed rail

Recognize the progress of high speed rail

by Guest Commentary July 14, 2020July 17, 2020

Commentary, Economy, Environment, My Turn

My turn: The Legislature must make hard choices to avert PG&E bankruptcy

by Guest Commentary January 21, 2019