In continuation of TPR's ongoing coverage of state legislative efforts to expand the state supply of affordable housing, republished here with permission is the Embarcadero Institute’s plain-language analysis of housing legislation introduced during the 2020 legislative session.
Sen. Hertzberg offers his thoughts on the just concluded legislative session, and further opines on the legacy of Prop 13 and the challenges facing governance when voters are increasingly factually starved and civically buffeted by populist social media.
An open letter to Senator Wiener by Hydee Feldstein, of the Land Use Committee of the P.I.C.O. Neighborhood Council, identifies alarming, pocket-lining loopholes that could permanently impact California communities.
During the very active 2017-2018 California Legislative session, Senator Hertzberg authored bills on clean energy, water management, and integrating blockchain technology into government.
State Sen. Wieckowski opines on his SB 246's work to improve statewide resiliency coordination, as well as other accomplishments as Chair of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee.
State Sen. Robert Hertzberg joins TPR to share his views on the recently concluded two-year legislative cycle, including discussing his goals for stabilizing the state's volatile economy and water security in upcoming sessions.