Issues We Cover
Education
Education is the cornerstone of our society. Improving access and increasing achievement in our classrooms promises for a better tomorrow. Our schools and colleges face critical funding shortages and our students often struggle to succeed academically. Achieving the goals of community schools is at the core of what we do.
Natural Resources
Climate change is one of the largest existential issues facing our communities and is at a critical juncture in state and federal policymaking. Developing science-based policies to promote green jobs and partnering with researchers and conservationists to preserve local ecosystems must be a priority for us all.
Housing
Housing continues to be one of the most pressing and complex public policy debates of our time. Topics range from production, zoning, and land use to financing, homeownership accessibility, and affordability for all residents. Adequate housing is a basic human right and more work must be done to achieve this reality for everyone.
Agriculture
Roughly 40% of all land in the United States is used for agricultural production and more than one in five jobs is tied to the ag industry. Feeding the country and the world requires an understanding of a wide variety of laws and issues, ranging from invasive species and water resources to labor management and distribution logistics.
Budget & Appropriations
More often than not, realizing your organization’s goals includes finding the means to fund them. Understanding the state budget, and its relationship with the federal budget, is a critical step in advocating for the dollars you need to turn ideas into reality. We specialize in navigating the budget and appropriations process in Sacramento and Washington, DC.
Nonprofit Management
Nonprofit organizations are at the heart of service in our communities and face unique challenges not shared by for-profit businesses or government entities. We understand those challenges and offer a variety of solutions to help nonprofits increase their impact, overcome regulatory barriers, and achieve their core missions.