COMMENTARY: Environmental Racism is Real, Destructive and Deadly

April 12, 2019

Black Press USA by Stacey M. Brown For many, Earth Day stands as a reminder of everyone’s role as stewards of the planet. It’s a time to reflect and to plan ahead for a cleaner and healthier environment. Still, for…
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Bill to Maximize Clean Energy Benefits Passes First Committee

April 10, 2019

AB 961 Directs CPUC to Consider Benefits Like Cleaner Air, Improved Health, Jobs for Underserved Communities  Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022 (office), 415-846-7758 (cell) SACRAMENTO — Today the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy passed AB…
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Bill to Ensure Diversity in California Insurance Passes First Senate Committee

April 10, 2019

SB 534 Would Require Largest Insurers to Report Supplier Diversity and Governing Board Diversity Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022 (office), 415-846-7758 (cell) SACRAMENTO – Today the Senate Insurance Committee passed legislation to promote diversity in California’s…
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Bill to Ensure Diversity in California Insurance Has Senate Hearing Today

April 10, 2019

SB 534 Would Require California’s Largest Insurers to Report Their Supplier Diversity and Governing Board Diversity Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022 (office), 415-846-7758 (cell) SACRAMENTO – This afternoon the Senate Insurance Committee will consider legislation to…
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Bill to Maximize Clean Energy Benefits Has 1st Hearing Wednesday

April 9, 2019

AB 961 Would Require CPUC to Consider Benefits Like Cleaner Air, Improved Health, Jobs in Underserved Communities  Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022 (office), 415-846-7758 (cell) SACRAMENTO — On Wednesday, April 10, the Assembly Committee on Utilities…
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Assembly Health Committee Passes Bill to Boost Diverse Small Businesses

April 3, 2019

AB 962 Would Track Major Hospitals’ Contracting with Businesses Owned by Women, People of Color, Veterans and LGBTs   Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022 (office), 415-846-7758 (cell) SACRAMENTO — Today the Assembly Health Committee approved AB…
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Whose Renaissance Is It?

April 3, 2019

Teaching Tolerance By Jay Ehrenhalt When Chris Dolgos noticed upscale boutiques cropping up in Rochester, New York’s trendy South Wedge neighborhood, he knew there was more going on in his city than just gentrification. Rochester’s downtown revitalization allowed Dolgos, a…
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If We Want To See More EV Adoption, We Need To Educate The Masses

April 3, 2019

Clean Technica By Carolyn Fortuna Even with clear benefits and increasing availability, there are consumers who are hesitant to switch to electric vehicles. What are the factors that create or inhibit momentum toward EV adoption? That is exactly the question…
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Economic growth Eludes East Oakland, and Business Owners Ask City for More Help

April 2, 2019

San Francisco Chronicle By Sarah Ravani Every morning, Howard Oliver walks a few steps from the front door of his East Oakland home to get to his office. His garage — once used by his father to entertain his golf…
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Bill to Boost Diverse Small Businesses Has 1st Hearing Tuesday

April 2, 2019

AB 962 Would Track Major Hospitals’ Contracting with Businesses Owned by Women, People of Color, Veterans and LGBTs Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 415-846-7758 (cell) SACRAMENTO — On Tuesday, April 2 the Assembly Health Committee will consider…
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