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Justice. Equity. Community. Progress.

As a Black-led nonprofit, NextGen Policy advances policies and programs focused on equity and justice for all Californians. We’ve helped pass over 250 laws and secured more than $50 billion in budget funding across a broad array of areas, including climate, higher education, workforce development, food insecurity, and digital inclusion. We excel at diagnosing policy challenges and pulling the right levers to create real change.

Check it out! Our brand new Let’s Talk blog is now available. Read the latest from the NextGen team on our advocacy work and our efforts to build a more just, equitable, and resilient California for ALL.

The Sacramento Bee’s Equity Lab has partnered again with the Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program (NELP) to honor our Black change makers.  Individuals such as NextGen’s Executive Director, Arnie Sowell Jr. were selected as innovative problem-solvers, leaders who not only seek solutions but change cultures to help others find a path to improving lives.

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Get the facts! 🚨📶 #AB470 disconnects Californians by allowing Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) providers to END landline phone services, leaving underserved rural & urban CA communities CUT OFF from this vital service! #NOonAB470💡Learn more: www.cadigitalequity.org/ab-470-myths…

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-08-21T22:10:13.581Z

Spread the word! 📢 NextGen Policy encourages everyone to “Know Your Rights!” Visit our website for:⚖️Legal assistance✊List of constitutional rights☑️Immigration resources & more👉Visit NextGen's website to access this helpful info: go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-07-14T18:15:02.919Z

 

Recess is over, & #CALeg is back in session! A huge thank you to @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social who helped secure additional funding for #SchoolMealsforAll in the state budget, which is estimated to serve over 900 million meals this year! 👏 🥦🍅

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-08-21T17:10:54.541Z

Get the facts! 🚨📶 #AB470 disconnects Californians by allowing Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) providers to END landline phone services, leaving underserved rural & urban CA communities CUT OFF from this vital service! #NOonAB470💡Learn more: www.cadigitalequity.org/ab-470-myths…

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-08-21T22:10:13.581Z

Spread the word! 📢 NextGen Policy encourages everyone to “Know Your Rights!” Visit our website for:⚖️Legal assistance✊List of constitutional rights☑️Immigration resources & more👉Visit NextGen's website to access this helpful info: go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-07-14T18:15:02.919Z

 

Recess is over, & #CALeg is back in session! A huge thank you to @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social who helped secure additional funding for #SchoolMealsforAll in the state budget, which is estimated to serve over 900 million meals this year! 👏 🥦🍅

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-08-21T17:10:54.541Z

Get the facts! 🚨📶 #AB470 disconnects Californians by allowing Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) providers to END landline phone services, leaving underserved rural & urban CA communities CUT OFF from this vital service! #NOonAB470💡Learn more: www.cadigitalequity.org/ab-470-myths…

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-08-21T22:10:13.581Z

Spread the word! 📢 NextGen Policy encourages everyone to “Know Your Rights!” Visit our website for:⚖️Legal assistance✊List of constitutional rights☑️Immigration resources & more👉Visit NextGen's website to access this helpful info: go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-07-14T18:15:02.919Z

 

Recess is over, & #CALeg is back in session! A huge thank you to @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social who helped secure additional funding for #SchoolMealsforAll in the state budget, which is estimated to serve over 900 million meals this year! 👏 🥦🍅

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-08-21T17:10:54.541Z