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Featured Publication

Twenty Years of AB 32: California’s Landmark Climate Law and Its Legacy

September 25, 2026

In the first legislation of its kind, AB 32 placed an economy-wide cap on greenhouse gas emissions in California and directed the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop a plan to meet the target.

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Featured Publication

Twenty Years of AB 32: California’s Landmark Climate Law and Its Legacy

September 25, 2026

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Economy & Governance

Beyond the Gas Tax: Funding California Transportation in the 21st Century

April 24, 2017

New report examines transportation infrastructure funding in California and how it compares to other states, highlighting potential options to help the state further address the current transportation funding gap.

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Budget

California Budget Challenge 2017

April 11, 2017

The challenge continues to have shifted from mitigating deep program cuts and tax increases to making choices that will keep California moving in a positive direction.

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Economy & Governance

Right Type, Right Place: Assessing the Environmental and Economic Impacts of Infill Residential Development through 2030

March 28, 2017

Location, location, location: real estate choices help California meet climate goals, grow local economies, and benefit residents.

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Clean Energy

The Economic Impacts of California's Major Climate Programs on the San Joaquin Valley

January 19, 2017

1st comprehensive cost/benefit study of climate policies in San Joaquin Valley finds over $13 billion in economic benefits, mostly in renewable energy.

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Clean Energy

2016 California Green Innovation Index

June 29, 2016

Eighth annual California Green Innovation Index find explosive growth in solar generation and clean technology hotspots in unexpected places.

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