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Commentary

Restarting a greener Sacramento-area economy by smartly using existing state funds

Green Means Go is a four-year pilot program to accelerate new types of housing opportunities and cleaner transportation options.

By Guest Commentary • May 23, 2020

Capitol

California should eliminate cost-sharing for abortion during COVID-19 pandemic

The governor should take executive action to eliminate cost-sharing for abortion services under health insurance plans.

By Guest Commentary • May 23, 2020

Commentary

California officials should look into SoCalGas threat of a COVID-19 protest against San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo received a dangerous threat, if the city council voted on an ordinance to encourage construction of all-electric buildings.

By Guest Commentary • May 22, 2020

Commentary

Congress must fund another major economic relief package

With the COVID-19 pandemic devastating the economy, the rationale for significant additional federal funding for state governments is needed.

By Guest Commentary • May 22, 2020

Commentary

Making grocery stores a recycling center seems unthinkable in this time of COVID-19

Several ideas have been floated to reduce plastic waste, but one idea makes little sense – to have grocery stores serve as recycling centers.

By Guest Commentary • May 22, 2020

Capitol

AB 2501 is an ill-conceived, one-size-fits-all approach to financial relief for Californians

While the intention of AB 2501 is respectable in this financial crisis, the bill’s requirements would compromise the ability of credit unions to work individually with members.

By Guest Commentary • May 21, 2020

Commentary

We must invest in teachers now as students transition to distance learning

Teachers need top-notch professional development to continue moving California’s students forward with distance learning. Here’s why.

By Guest Commentary • May 21, 2020

Capitol

As recycling rate drops, California should embrace innovative recycling technologies

Reaching California’s ambitious 75% recycling targets requires embracing new technologies to complement existing systems.

By Guest Commentary • May 21, 2020

Capitol

Unleash private enterprise to jumpstart California’s economy with these four moves

Many of California’s 1.4 million family businesses are struggling, but here are four things the governor could do to jumpstart the economy.

By Guest Commentary • May 20, 2020

Commentary

Why California needs to invest in Independent colleges and universities

California’s 85 nonprofit colleges and universities award 20% of all undergraduate degrees and more than 50% of graduate degrees statewide.

By Guest Commentary • May 20, 2020