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reopen schools

Newsom, Legislature must urgently prioritize kids and reopen schools

by Guest Commentary January 24, 2021January 22, 2021

We cannot afford to wait any longer to address the impact the shutdown is having on kids – our leaders must work together to safely reopen schools now.

clean transportation

Budget proposal can send a clear signal on clean transportation

by Guest Commentary January 6, 2021January 5, 2021

Will Gov. Newsom patch up the Local Control Funding Formula for schools?

by Guest Commentary January 5, 2021January 4, 2021

For forests resilient to wildfire, the time to act is now

by Guest Commentary December 29, 2020December 30, 2020

Dozens of mental healthcare workers picket outside of Sacramento Medical Center to protest long wait times for patients and overwhelming case-loads at Kaiser Permanente facilities. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

New law in 1 minute: California widens mental health conditions insurers must cover

by Nick Roberts and Jocelyn Wiener December 28, 2020December 31, 2020

small businesses

California’s small-business support is inclusive and operational

by Guest Commentary December 23, 2020December 22, 2020

small businesses

California’s latest small-business grant program is right thinking, but flawed in its execution

by Guest Commentary December 22, 2020December 21, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with Sen. Kamala Harris before the second of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN, July 31, 2019 in Detroit. Photo by Paul Sancya, AP Photo

Asian American and Pacific Islanders are ready to lead

by Guest Commentary December 21, 2020December 21, 2020

Maria Reyes, who tested positive for COVID-19, quarantines at her home in Mendota on Dec. 12, 2020. Reyes declined a hotel room with Housing for the Harvest out of concern she would have to leave her teenage daughter. Photo by Gary Kazanjian

Why few farmworkers isolate in California’s free COVID-19 hotel rooms

by Jackie Botts, Kate Cimini and Georgia Gee December 19, 2020December 21, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom at a press conference in the state capitol following the first COVID-19 death in California. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Here are three options for Newsom in selecting a replacement for Harris’ Senate seat

by Guest Commentary December 16, 2020December 16, 2020