$12 billion to house the homeless, but ‘housing first’ doesn’t work
The Orange County Register | Kerry Jackson
May 15, 2021
But building homes and then declaring victory is of no great use. More than housing, the homeless need to overcome the disorders that in a real sense chased them into the streets. Otherwise, housing first subsidizes the behaviors that are in part, and in some cases wholly, the root cause of homelessness.
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Valley Public Radio Interviews Steven Greenhut on CA Drought
Valley Public Radio | Kathleen Schock
May 14, 2021
Steven Greenhut, author of PRI’s Winning the Water Wars, joined “Valley Edition” host Kathleen Schock to discuss the California drought and Governor Gavin Newsom’s drought emergency declaration. Greenhut talks about his book, the drought’s impact on the Central Valley and the state, and what Californians can expect.
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PRI Podcast: Steve Greenhut – Update on the California Drought
This week’s podcast features Steve Greenhut, author of PRI’s new book Winning the Water Wars. Steve gives an update on California’s drought and how we got here, after failing to prepare during the previous non-drought years. He discusses current legislation, the concept of water markets, and countries that have better managed their water issues – namely Israel. Ro and Tim discuss the Governor’s revised budget and the blizzard of billions Newsom plans to spend.
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Lance Izumi Featured in EdSource Response to Newsom Education Budget
EdSource
May 19, 2021
"Given that only 16% of California public school students are receiving full-time in-person instruction, the governor’s proposal to increase funding for expanding broadband access may make remote learning more effective and equitable, since almost half of Californians do not have the broadband required for video conferencing."
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Redistricting: Let the Games Begin
PRI Right By the Bay Blog | Rowena Itchon
May 19, 2021
According to Wasserman, Republicans’ biggest payoffs could come from Texas, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. These four states alone could pick up all five seats needed to win a majority in the House. Democrats’ best bets are Illinois and Maryland.
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Extra Time to File Doesn’t Mask Pain of California’s Huge State Tax Burden
PRI's Right By the Bay Blog | Tim Anaya
May 20, 2021
Mirroring efforts by Elizabeth Warren in Congress, Asm. Alex Lee has proposed a new “wealth tax” (AB 310 and ACA 8), which would be a $22.3 billion tax increase. CalTax notes this would make California the nation’s first state to tax, among other things, retirement funds, farm assets, and stocks.
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Being An Entrepreneur In San Francisco Is A Financially Punishing Experience
PRI's Right By the Bay Blog | Kerry Jackson
May 18, 2021
But even after all the money and time spent, hurdles remain. The “small-business nightmares don’t end once you have opened your doors,” he continues. “Keeping the business open means paying extraordinary taxes and fees, including a requirement that business owners fund every worker’s health insurance at a cost of $2 an hour, even if workers are covered by the insurance of their parents.”
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