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Central Valley leader champions early investments to transform healthcare for Black communities
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Healthcare administrator promotes sustainable community-based models to address health disparities in the Black community

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Fwd Thinker: Solving California’s Problems Starts with a Shared Understanding Through Data
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Public Policy Institute of California’s VP of Research Sarah Bohn talks about the need for diverse perspectives in data analysis

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Statewide Coalition Applauds Historic Broadband Investment
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SACRAMENTO – In a significant victory for counties, coalition allies and all Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 156 into law, providing a historic $6 billion investment in broadband infrastructure. A cross-sector coalition representing local government, schools, hospitals, economic development organizations and more worked for months to support the package, the most significant investment in…

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New model of industry-education partnership paying dividends in Los Angeles
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Reskilling in partnership with employers to fill better paying, middle-skill jobs must be a post-pandemic priority

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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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Helping California’s diverse small farmers thrive through drought and upheaval
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UC Small Farm Advisor assists Central Valley farmers navigate regulations and other challenges big and small

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