Join us at this year’s State of the State to hear from experts on how policy and politics at the state and national levels impact us here on the Central Coast. Key topics will include insights from the presidential, congressional, and state legislative races, a review of California’s ballot measures on taxation, minimum wage, housing, and criminal justice, as well as expectations for upcoming tax reforms and legislative sessions.
State of the State Event Timeline:
- State of the State Event: 3 – 4:30 p.m.
- Reception: 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Register now to secure your spot and stay tuned for the full speaker lineup.
PANELISTS
Jordan Cunningham
Jordan Cunningham is an attorney and former A
ssemblymember for the 35th California State Assembly, serving from 2016 to 2022. He was a founding member and Co-Chair of the California Problem Solvers Caucus and authored several pieces of legislation related to energy and infrastructure, including AB 525 (setting state targets for Offshore Wind Power development), SB 1090 (workforce retention/economic development for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant), and SB 846 (extending operation of Diablo Canyon until 2030).
Alexei Koseff
Alexei Koseff is the state Capitol reporter for CalMatters, covering Governor Gavin Newsom, the Legislature and California government from Sacramento. He has
written about California politics for more than a decade, including for The Sacramento Bee and the San Francisco Chronicle. He won the Sacramento Press Club award for best daily Capitol beat reporting in 2022 and 2023. A native of the Bay Area, Alexei is the proud product of bilingual education. He attended Stanford University, where he graduated with degrees in American Studies and journalism.
MODERATED BY
Christine Robertson
Christine Robertson spent nearly a decade working in Sacramento, holding senior staff positions in California’s State Capitol including Chief of Staff to the Assembly Minority Caucus, Chief of Staff in the California State Senate and Chief of Staff in the California State Assembly. She co-founded and led the Institute for Advanced Technology & Public Policy at Cal Poly, and currently serves as the Executive Director of the San Luis Coastal Education Foundation.
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