California’s Top Banks Still Fail to Diversify Boards of Directors, New Report Finds

October 17, 2019

Boards Still 71% White, 70% Male — Barely Changed Since 2012  Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – Although people of color make up two thirds of California’s population, the executive boards of the…
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Commentary: Trump puts housing crash foxes in henhouse

October 15, 2019

The Progressive By Debra Gore-Mann The 2008 housing crash wiped out the savings of millions of people and sent America’s homeownership rate crashing to its lowest level in 50 years. But a few tycoons made out like bandits — and some of them are…
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Governor Signs Bill to Promote Supplier Diversity Across California’s Hospital Industry

October 14, 2019

AB 962 Requires Hospitals to Report Their Supplier Diversity Starting July 1, 2021 Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) Anthony Galace, Greenlining Institute Health Equity Director, 510-926-4009; 619-633-5185 (cell) SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Over the weekend, Gov.…
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Sprint T-Mobile Merger Opponents Ask FCC for New Comment Period

October 7, 2019

Telecompetitor By Joan Engebretson The review process for the pending Sprint T-Mobile merger has been “highly unusual,” according to a group of Sprint T-Mobile merger opponents including the Communications Workers of America, NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, the Rural…
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With California’s high power rates, will all-electric homes be affordable?

October 6, 2019

Mercury News By John Woolfolk California has some of the highest average residential electric rates in the country, but average monthly bills are among the lowest because homes in the Golden State use less electricity than those in most other states. But a big…
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New Research: Moving off of gas in buildings can have significant benefits for low-income communities

October 3, 2019

Housing and energy experts say building electrification can be a transformative force, but policies must prioritize environmental and social justice communities  Contact: Sage Welch, Principal at Sunstone Strategies, sage@sunstonestrategies.org, 615.715.6714 OAKLAND, CALIF. – As a wave of local governments move…
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Seeking to help people at greatest risk from climate change

September 13, 2019

CalMatters By Amee Raval and Sona Mohnot Californians have faced droughts, heat waves, wildfires and other climate-fueled crises that seem to break records every year. But while climate change impacts everyone, the experience can feel dramatically different depending on who…
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Governor Signs Bill Advancing Insurance Diversity

September 9, 2019

SB 534 Requires California’s Largest Insurers to Report Their Supplier Diversity and Governing Board Diversity Contact: Anthony Galace, Greenlining Institute Health Equity Director, 510-926-4009; 619-633-5185 (cell) SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Governor Newsom signed SB 534, introduced by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) and…
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Debra Gore-Mann Named New Leader of The Greenlining Institute

August 28, 2019

Current CEO of San Francisco Conservation Corps Will Be 1st Woman of Color President in Organization’s 26 Year History Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA –The Greenlining Institute has chosen Debra Gore-Mann to be…
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New Research Finds Blind Spots in Assessing Climate Threats in California; Advocates Point to Solutions in Interactive Mapping Tool, Equity Guidebook

August 23, 2019

Contact: Jenny Park, jenny@resource-media.org, 415-867-1166 Marie Choi, marie@apen4ej.org, 530-505-1102 Bruce Mirken, brucem@greenlining.org, 415-846-7758 SACRAMENTO — Two new resources from California’s leading environmental justice and equity groups aim to fill critical information gaps for state and local policymakers tasked with making…
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