My-turn

Capitol

California lawmakers must commit to small, minority-owned businesses

AB 915 increases access to state procurement opportunities for small-, minority- and women-owned businesses.

By Guest Commentary • April 26, 2021

Capitol

It’s time to act on new electric vehicle incentives

The auto workers and environmental group support AB 794 and the push for electric vehicles and high-quality jobs.

By Guest Commentary • April 26, 2021

Commentary

What can help get us through this drought

With very little water available, investments in our state’s water delivery systems coupled with conservation, storage and reuse are critical.

By Guest Commentary • April 23, 2021

Commentary

Break down employment barriers with training, education programs

Assembly Bill 628 would assist workers in obtaining the skills necessary to prepare for jobs in high-demand industries.

By Guest Commentary • April 23, 2021

Capitol

Let voters decide about tax on extreme wealth

A tax on extreme wealth is a priority because California’s long-neglected needs have extreme consequences for hard-working families.

By Guest Commentary • April 22, 2021

Capitol

Should California create a public bank?

Lawmakers should look hard at both sides of the ledger sheet of a possible public banking option before approving AB 1177.

By Guest Commentary • April 22, 2021

Commentary

To keep the lights on, here’s how California should plan for the extraordinary

Long-duration energy storage technologies will be an integral part of California’s renewable energy and climate change planning.

By Guest Commentary • April 21, 2021

Commentary

Use state surplus funds to invest in active transportation programs

Investing in active transportation projects will create millions of good-paying middle-class jobs and stimulate our economic recovery.

By Guest Commentary • April 21, 2021

Commentary

Why no Democrat should run in the Newsom recall

Take it from someone who was involved in the Gov. Davis recall, there are two significant problems with another Democrat entering the race.

By Guest Commentary • April 20, 2021

Commentary

Utilities are trying to stymie rooftop solar in California

California utilities submitted proposals to slow the growth of solar energy by charging households $78 per month to have solar on their roof.

By Guest Commentary • April 20, 2021