Climate Change Has California given up its climate ambitions? I’ve led the state Democratic Party’s environmental caucus for eight years, but I am alienated by leadership that prefers jobs on a dying planet. By Guest Commentary • April 19, 2021
Commentary Water infrastructure package needed to deal with drought California’s water infrastructure is deteriorating and in need of the kind of financial investment that only the federal government can afford. By Guest Commentary • April 19, 2021
Commentary California’s public higher ed system shaping nation’s leaders Appointments to the Biden administration underscore how California’s public higher education system creates strong and diverse leaders. By Guest Commentary • April 16, 2021
Commentary CalPERS review of its investment strategy and actuarial assumptions When an investment strategy is adopted, the discount rate is set, which is key in estimating how much future benefits are expected to cost. By Guest Commentary • April 16, 2021
Commentary Raising Shasta Dam threatens McCloud River, sacred tribal lands and salmon The Biden administration should issue a ruling that the Shasta Dam project is not feasible because of tribal rights and environmental impacts. By Guest Commentary • April 15, 2021
Commentary Quality online education for higher ed requires public investment Getting online education right at our public universities will require infrastructure and human resource investment. By Guest Commentary • April 15, 2021
Commentary Low-turnout recall elections are the Republican strategy for victory The Republicans’ idea is to exploit the state’s recall provisions and harness public frustrations to secure an off-cycle election. By Guest Commentary • April 14, 2021
Commentary Innovation needed to solve state’s water challenges California needs a coherent strategy for harnessing its innovative spirit toward solutions that solve its water security challenges. By Guest Commentary • April 14, 2021
Capitol How to expand internet access for Californians AB 537 would develop a universal, streamlined permitting process for high-speed internet projects to help bridge the digital divide. By Guest Commentary • April 13, 2021
Capitol Gun violence researchers need data to find solutions The Attorney General’s office is blocking access to key data that gun violence researchers need; AB 1237 would remove the red tape. By Guest Commentary • April 12, 2021