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Designing A Better Bakersfield and a Boundless Kern
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A key approach to economic planning is what sets apart this and similar initiatives across the state

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PolicyWise Episode 26: Equity Within the Cannabis Industry
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This week, the podcasts discusses racial equity and community reinvestment after five years after cannabis legalization in California

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Regional leaders take on new roles in California Stewardship Network
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Growing network of triple-bottom-line organizations appoints three new leaders from across California

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Addressing California’s Digital Crisis: Open-Access Middle-Mile Network Deployment
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To help address California’s broadband crisis, the Governor and Legislature have come together through recent budget actions to fund $6 billion in new broadband infrastructure and increased access for service.

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PolicyWise Episode 25: Closing the Digital Divide with Jacob Martinez
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Digital NEST founder talks about closing the digital divide to give underserved communities and youth equal opportunity

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PolicyWise Episode 24: Pride Month with Jewel Hurtado
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Kingsburg city councilmember and youngest elected official in the region advocates for the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Valley town

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