Alex Graves
@mrgraves.bsky.social
Sacramento native | Higher ed policy and advocacy for @aiccucal.bsky.social | Coffee addict | Beer enthusiast | Occidental and Sac State alum | Light the beam!
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July 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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"Individually, these policies are severely damaging. Collectively, they represent an existential
threat to this vital federal program that serves half of all undergraduate students in California, or
14.3% of all Pell Grant recipients nationwide."
threat to this vital federal program that serves half of all undergraduate students in California, or
14.3% of all Pell Grant recipients nationwide."
www.calstate.edu
June 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"Individually, these policies are severely damaging. Collectively, they represent an existential
threat to this vital federal program that serves half of all undergraduate students in California, or
14.3% of all Pell Grant recipients nationwide."
threat to this vital federal program that serves half of all undergraduate students in California, or
14.3% of all Pell Grant recipients nationwide."
"You furnish the pictures, and I'll furnish the war."
June 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"You furnish the pictures, and I'll furnish the war."
The likely elimination of Grad PLUS by Congress should be concerning to anybody who cares about the ability of low-income students to pursue advanced degrees in fields like nursing, teaching, mental health and counseling. Read this great piece by @tcfdotorg.bsky.social:
tcf.org/content/comm...
tcf.org/content/comm...
Private Lenders Would Cash In on Congress’s Student Loan Changes
Seismic changes may be coming to the federal student loan program, and private lenders are eagerly preparing to profit. House Republicans have proposed a
tcf.org
May 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The likely elimination of Grad PLUS by Congress should be concerning to anybody who cares about the ability of low-income students to pursue advanced degrees in fields like nursing, teaching, mental health and counseling. Read this great piece by @tcfdotorg.bsky.social:
tcf.org/content/comm...
tcf.org/content/comm...
💯 certain that Trump and his allies are insider trading during this tariff Yo-Yo to line their pockets.
April 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
💯 certain that Trump and his allies are insider trading during this tariff Yo-Yo to line their pockets.
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NEW: Voice of America is in upheaval. Journalists are facing HR investigations for comments critical of Trump. One of VOA's highest-profile journalists was put on leave today after a Trump aide called him a traitor. And the White House bureau chief was reassigned. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/b...
Voice of America Journalists Face Investigations for Comments About Trump
The broadcaster placed a longtime journalist on leave amid growing concerns about its editorial independence.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 11:33 PM
NEW: Voice of America is in upheaval. Journalists are facing HR investigations for comments critical of Trump. One of VOA's highest-profile journalists was put on leave today after a Trump aide called him a traitor. And the White House bureau chief was reassigned. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/b...
Sacramento drivers = generally bad
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Lyft drivers = generally bad
Lyft drivers in Sacramento = 😳😬
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Lyft drivers = generally bad
Lyft drivers in Sacramento = 😳😬
January 30, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Sacramento drivers = generally bad
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Lyft drivers = generally bad
Lyft drivers in Sacramento = 😳😬
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Lyft drivers = generally bad
Lyft drivers in Sacramento = 😳😬
Let the nonstop refreshing of ebudget.ca.gov to get #CABudget details.....COMMENCE!
California Budget
ebudget.ca.gov
January 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Let the nonstop refreshing of ebudget.ca.gov to get #CABudget details.....COMMENCE!
As a Sacramento native, there are many things I will defend my hometown on. However, the quality of our drivers is truly atrocious.
Sacramento drivers are just the fucking worst
January 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
As a Sacramento native, there are many things I will defend my hometown on. However, the quality of our drivers is truly atrocious.
A late Xmas gift, courtesy of Jayden Daniels and Bijan!
December 30, 2024 at 4:42 AM
A late Xmas gift, courtesy of Jayden Daniels and Bijan!
December 17, 2024 at 12:06 AM
If #cabudget conditions are rough, AND the state has to consider making investments to protect CA values from the Trump administration, Middle Class Scholarship Program funds should be on the table for repurposing to better support low-income students/those who may be fearful to file a FAFSA.
December 6, 2024 at 11:53 PM
If #cabudget conditions are rough, AND the state has to consider making investments to protect CA values from the Trump administration, Middle Class Scholarship Program funds should be on the table for repurposing to better support low-income students/those who may be fearful to file a FAFSA.
Halle-******-lulah!
The California Assembly will limit the number of bills each member can introduce from 50 each two-year session to 35.
CA generates ~5,000 bills annually.
"Legislators and advocates have long complained that there isn’t enough time to properly consider complex bills..."
By @sameeakamal.bsky.social
CA generates ~5,000 bills annually.
"Legislators and advocates have long complained that there isn’t enough time to properly consider complex bills..."
By @sameeakamal.bsky.social
5,000 bills is too many. Assembly Speaker sets new max for California legislators
California lawmakers consider thousands of bills ever year. The Democratic Assembly speaker is lowering the limit on how many each legislator can introduce.
calmatters.org
December 2, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Halle-******-lulah!
The #caleg swears in its members today. Fun stat: approximately 70% of this legislative class has 4 years or less of experience in the role.
December 2, 2024 at 2:54 PM
The #caleg swears in its members today. Fun stat: approximately 70% of this legislative class has 4 years or less of experience in the role.
My Life As a Homeless Man in America
An extraordinary firsthand account.
www.esquire.com
November 27, 2024 at 10:47 PM
A damn shame to lose such a great member of the California State Senate.
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
California Democrat loses state Senate seat after labor spat
Josh Newman’s defeat in Orange County followed opposition from a powerful labor union.
www.politico.com
November 25, 2024 at 11:14 PM
A damn shame to lose such a great member of the California State Senate.
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
I've convinced our daughter to sometimes listen to "daddy's music" in the car instead of Disney. From the discography journey, I have been reminder that Warning is a highly underrated #GreenDay album.
November 25, 2024 at 5:53 PM
I've convinced our daughter to sometimes listen to "daddy's music" in the car instead of Disney. From the discography journey, I have been reminder that Warning is a highly underrated #GreenDay album.
With the #cabudget challenges we will likely face, I just don't believe that ponying up funds for EV rebates should be a priority for investments to fight the Trump agenda (and I say this as an EV owner).
Newsom Challenges Trump on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/c...
Newsom Challenges Trump on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/c...
Newsom Challenges Trump on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California would fill the void for residents if the Trump administration killed a $7,500 E.V. tax credit.
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 2:27 PM
With the #cabudget challenges we will likely face, I just don't believe that ponying up funds for EV rebates should be a priority for investments to fight the Trump agenda (and I say this as an EV owner).
Newsom Challenges Trump on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/c...
Newsom Challenges Trump on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/c...
Highlighting what many #caleg advocates already know: behind closed doors members/staff know some proposals are terrible ideas, but they don't want to publicly vote against it. Often folks defer to authors and hope bills either get fixed or die in fiscal comms.
capitolweekly.net/why-legislat...
capitolweekly.net/why-legislat...
Why legislators want more options than aye, no or not voting - Capitol Weekly
Legislators in both parties openly admit they frequently don’t vote on bills not because they’re lazy, but because “no” votes are taken personally by their colleagues. But because the “no vote recorde...
capitolweekly.net
November 22, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Highlighting what many #caleg advocates already know: behind closed doors members/staff know some proposals are terrible ideas, but they don't want to publicly vote against it. Often folks defer to authors and hope bills either get fixed or die in fiscal comms.
capitolweekly.net/why-legislat...
capitolweekly.net/why-legislat...
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NAICU's survey of private, nonprofit colleges definitively shows impact of the FAFSA chaos on fall enrollments; 74% say it changed composition of their class: www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
Report: FAFSA fiasco upended private college enrollments
The botched rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid led to major changes in the size and makeup of private colleges’ incoming classes this fall, according to a
www.insidehighered.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:42 PM
NAICU's survey of private, nonprofit colleges definitively shows impact of the FAFSA chaos on fall enrollments; 74% say it changed composition of their class: www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
Policy impacts I'm pondering with the incoming Trump Admin:
-State response to likely rollback of Title IX protections for transgender students.
-Will students from mixed status families file FAFSA and/or will CA try to backfill Pell $ being left on the table?
-Impact on int student enrollment?
-State response to likely rollback of Title IX protections for transgender students.
-Will students from mixed status families file FAFSA and/or will CA try to backfill Pell $ being left on the table?
-Impact on int student enrollment?
November 21, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Policy impacts I'm pondering with the incoming Trump Admin:
-State response to likely rollback of Title IX protections for transgender students.
-Will students from mixed status families file FAFSA and/or will CA try to backfill Pell $ being left on the table?
-Impact on int student enrollment?
-State response to likely rollback of Title IX protections for transgender students.
-Will students from mixed status families file FAFSA and/or will CA try to backfill Pell $ being left on the table?
-Impact on int student enrollment?
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Here it is, a work in progress but I've put together a #CALeg Starter Pack. As more folks join Bluesky, I'll be able to grow the list. Invite your friends, co-workers and colleagues over!
go.bsky.app/VidfYur
go.bsky.app/VidfYur
November 12, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Here it is, a work in progress but I've put together a #CALeg Starter Pack. As more folks join Bluesky, I'll be able to grow the list. Invite your friends, co-workers and colleagues over!
go.bsky.app/VidfYur
go.bsky.app/VidfYur