Commentary
Extend the eviction moratorium to ward off another public health crisis
Keeping families housed should be a top priority as the state recovers from the pandemic.
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Climate Change
How better data can help California avoid a drinking water crisis
Drought reporting systems can predict where wells will go dry and help communities prepare to take action before they run out of water.
Commentary
How California can create a more equitable food system
State funds would allow California to support small farmers and ranchers who have been left out of publicly funded agriculture programs. This will help build resilience into our food system.
Commentary
Legislators must keep high-speed rail on track
Budget surplus puts California in a unique position to profit from federal transportation investment.
Commentary
Every Californian needs a walk in the park
State’s budget includes innovative ideas for clearing obstacles to park access for disadvantaged communities.
Commentary
A holistic remedy to lower health care costs
An Office of Health Care Affordability would end California’s whack-a-mole approach.
Commentary
Zoning changes could put a hurt on Black homeownership
Bills addressing affordability are likely to benefit developers more than families.
Commentary
Urban housing projects need to be unfettered
A bill that frees small developments from zoning and environmental restrictions could put a dent in the state’s housing crisis.
Commentary
End laws that sanction guilt by association
The Step Forward Act would limit the ability to bring arbitrary gang affiliations into the courtroom.
Commentary
This is the moment to reform senior care
The pandemic proved the value of programs that help seniors stay in their homes and out of long-term care facilities. The Legislature should expand them.