Streamlining Bus Systems in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
Streamlining Bus Systems in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
Understanding the New Federal Tax Credit for K–12 Scholarships: Will California Opt In?
Understanding the New Federal Tax Credit for K–12 Scholarships: Will California Opt In?
Last year, the federal government passed a law that created a tax credit for contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). SGOs are nonprofits that fund student educational opportunities through scholarships. If California opts in, students in the state would benefit from expanded scholarship programs, all without needing to spend any state or local government dollars.
Creating Opportunities to Bring Seawater Desalination to Coastal Federal Lands in California
Creating Opportunities to Bring Seawater Desalination to Coastal Federal Lands in California
February 12, 2026 Authored By: Edward Ring, Director, Water and Energy Policy, CPC & Tim Paone, Partner, Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP
Statistical Review of United States Drought Monitor
Statistical Review of United States Drought Monitor
January 15, 2026 Authored By: Edward Ring, Director, Water and Energy Policy, CPC & Marc Joffe, Visiting Fellow, CPC Access PDF Version
California Government Revenue and Debt Study
California Government Revenue and Debt Study
California Government Revenue and Debt Study How Much State and Local Governments Collect and What They Owe By Marc Joffe Visiting Fellow, California Policy Center December 10, 2025
The Cost of Transit in California
The Cost of Transit in California
Published August 2025
Ending Homelessness
Ending Homelessness
Prepared by Golden Together, a Movement to Restore the California Dream Edward Ring, California Policy Center Steve Hilton, Founder of Golden Together Published March 20, 2025
Energy Abundance: Reliable, affordable energy that’s good for people and our environment
Energy Abundance: Reliable, affordable energy that’s good for people and our environment
Prepared by Golden Together, a Movement to Restore the California Dream Edward Ring, California Policy Center Steve Hilton, Founder of Golden Together Published February 24, 2025
Fighting Crime: Certainty of Punishment, Certainty of Rehabilitation
Fighting Crime: Certainty of Punishment, Certainty of Rehabilitation
Prepared by Golden Together, a Movement to Restore the California Dream Edward Ring, California Policy Center Steve Hilton, Founder of Golden Together Published February 14, 2025
The Potential Fiscal Effects of Education Savings Accounts in California
The Potential Fiscal Effects of Education Savings Accounts in California
Martin F. Lueken, Ph.D. Director of the Fiscal Research and Education Center, EdChoice in collaboration with Lance Christensen Vice President of Education Policy, California Policy Center Download the Full PDF Report Here
Achieving Water Abundance: A New Approach Based on Positive, Common Sense Ideas
Achieving Water Abundance: A New Approach Based on Positive, Common Sense Ideas
Prepared by Golden Together, a Movement to Restore the California Dream Authors: Edward Ring, California Policy Center Steve Hilton, Founder of Golden Together Published August 2, 2024
Taking Back California
Taking Back California
Published July 18, 2024.
From Worst to Best: How California ended up with the worst business climate in America, and what it will take to turn things around
From Worst to Best: How California ended up with the worst business climate in America, and what it will take to turn things around
Prepared by Golden Together, a Movement to Restore the California Dream Authors: Edward Ring, California Policy Center Steve Hilton, Founder of Golden Together Published April 30, 2024
Universal Housing Affordability
Universal Housing Affordability
Prepared by Golden Together, a Movement to Restore the California Dream Authors: Edward Ring, California Policy Center Steve Hilton, Founder of Golden Together Published April 4, 2024