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Tis the season for giving thanks!🎁
Thousands of Californians have promised to make our state more climate-friendly through everyday actions. This holiday season, let's grow our movement! Add your name to the list & help us build a stronger, collective voice for CA's climate future: bit.ly/4kxudm8
Thousands of Californians have promised to make our state more climate-friendly through everyday actions. This holiday season, let's grow our movement! Add your name to the list & help us build a stronger, collective voice for CA's climate future: bit.ly/4kxudm8
December 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Tis the season for giving thanks!🎁
Thousands of Californians have promised to make our state more climate-friendly through everyday actions. This holiday season, let's grow our movement! Add your name to the list & help us build a stronger, collective voice for CA's climate future: bit.ly/4kxudm8
Thousands of Californians have promised to make our state more climate-friendly through everyday actions. This holiday season, let's grow our movement! Add your name to the list & help us build a stronger, collective voice for CA's climate future: bit.ly/4kxudm8
NextGen held our panel discussion this week on expanding CA’s #apprenticeship system! 👍 Our Executive Director Arnie Sowell Jr. was joined by Apprenticeships for America & industry experts to speak on the benefits of apprenticeships, how they can increase career opportunities for CA, & beyond. 👷🧑⚕️🧑🚒
December 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
NextGen held our panel discussion this week on expanding CA’s #apprenticeship system! 👍 Our Executive Director Arnie Sowell Jr. was joined by Apprenticeships for America & industry experts to speak on the benefits of apprenticeships, how they can increase career opportunities for CA, & beyond. 👷🧑⚕️🧑🚒
NextGen’s ED Arnie Sowell Jr. spoke on the historic $5.5M investment in #apprenticeship opportunities for formerly incarcerated firefighters & the impacts it will have for CA, alongside our partners @isaacgbryan.bsky.social, Future Fire Academy, Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program & CareerWise! 👏🚒
December 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
NextGen’s ED Arnie Sowell Jr. spoke on the historic $5.5M investment in #apprenticeship opportunities for formerly incarcerated firefighters & the impacts it will have for CA, alongside our partners @isaacgbryan.bsky.social, Future Fire Academy, Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program & CareerWise! 👏🚒
Take the time to learn & #KnowYourRights! ✊🧠 NextGen Policy has compiled important information, resources & tools available to you. It is never too late to be prepared or make a difference in your community, share the link below. ⤵️
go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy
go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy
December 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Take the time to learn & #KnowYourRights! ✊🧠 NextGen Policy has compiled important information, resources & tools available to you. It is never too late to be prepared or make a difference in your community, share the link below. ⤵️
go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy
go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy
Giving Tuesday may be over, but there are still plenty of ways to give back! Support CA's climate future by taking the #ClimateActionCounts promise & be recognized for the simple acts of climate kindness you already do. 🤲🌎
⭐ Lend your voice to the collective effort for a better CA. bit.ly/4kxudm8
⭐ Lend your voice to the collective effort for a better CA. bit.ly/4kxudm8
December 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Giving Tuesday may be over, but there are still plenty of ways to give back! Support CA's climate future by taking the #ClimateActionCounts promise & be recognized for the simple acts of climate kindness you already do. 🤲🌎
⭐ Lend your voice to the collective effort for a better CA. bit.ly/4kxudm8
⭐ Lend your voice to the collective effort for a better CA. bit.ly/4kxudm8
Excellent brief on the potential of apprenticeship expansion in CA! Apprenticeship is one of the few debt-free pathways we have, especially for working-class & first-gen students. Read the policy brief & spread the word! ⤵️
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December 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Excellent brief on the potential of apprenticeship expansion in CA! Apprenticeship is one of the few debt-free pathways we have, especially for working-class & first-gen students. Read the policy brief & spread the word! ⤵️
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Happy #GivingTuesday!🤲❤️ Today the world comes together to celebrate generosity & donate to nonprofit orgs who make a difference. 2025 was a big success for NextGen’s advocacy work thanks to your continued support! Let’s keep the momentum going in 2026!
🎁Donate to NextGen: go.nextgenpolicy.org/fyL7
🎁Donate to NextGen: go.nextgenpolicy.org/fyL7
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Happy #GivingTuesday!🤲❤️ Today the world comes together to celebrate generosity & donate to nonprofit orgs who make a difference. 2025 was a big success for NextGen’s advocacy work thanks to your continued support! Let’s keep the momentum going in 2026!
🎁Donate to NextGen: go.nextgenpolicy.org/fyL7
🎁Donate to NextGen: go.nextgenpolicy.org/fyL7
With CA’s #RacialEquityFramework now released, the work shifts to state leadership. We call on agencies & departments to move from principles to implementation & embed equity across state policies, programs, & decision-making.
➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
With CA’s #RacialEquityFramework now released, the work shifts to state leadership. We call on agencies & departments to move from principles to implementation & embed equity across state policies, programs, & decision-making.
➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
NextGen is honored to share that our ED Arnold Sowell Jr. was recognized by California Forward as the 2025 California Steward Leader! 🏆 Congratulations to Arnie & his fellow awardees for their stellar leadership & working to better the lives of all Californians.
➡️Read more: go.nextgenpolicy.org/YS4o
➡️Read more: go.nextgenpolicy.org/YS4o
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
NextGen is honored to share that our ED Arnold Sowell Jr. was recognized by California Forward as the 2025 California Steward Leader! 🏆 Congratulations to Arnie & his fellow awardees for their stellar leadership & working to better the lives of all Californians.
➡️Read more: go.nextgenpolicy.org/YS4o
➡️Read more: go.nextgenpolicy.org/YS4o
Sign up for NextGen Policy’s email list to receive exclusive #CALeg insights from our policy team, get helpful resources available, receive bi-monthly newsletters about our work & upcoming events.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Sign up for NextGen Policy’s email list to receive exclusive #CALeg insights from our policy team, get helpful resources available, receive bi-monthly newsletters about our work & upcoming events.
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NextGen congratulates CA's 50th Senate President pro Tempore, Senator Monique Limón! 🎉We applaud her historic achievement as the first Latina Senate pro Tem & her career advancing progressive solutions to issues impacting Californians.👏
💡Learn more: sd21.senate.ca.gov/news/2025/no...
💡Learn more: sd21.senate.ca.gov/news/2025/no...
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
NextGen congratulates CA's 50th Senate President pro Tempore, Senator Monique Limón! 🎉We applaud her historic achievement as the first Latina Senate pro Tem & her career advancing progressive solutions to issues impacting Californians.👏
💡Learn more: sd21.senate.ca.gov/news/2025/no...
💡Learn more: sd21.senate.ca.gov/news/2025/no...
Need more information to help you #KnowYourRights or are you searching for immigration resources? 🤔 NextGen has you covered, share the link below to learn about important information that can make a difference in YOUR community!
➡️ go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy
➡️ go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy
November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Need more information to help you #KnowYourRights or are you searching for immigration resources? 🤔 NextGen has you covered, share the link below to learn about important information that can make a difference in YOUR community!
➡️ go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy
➡️ go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy
Check it out! 👟 The NextGen team was proud to attend the #2025SneakerBall to support our partners at Improve Your Tomorrow & celebrate their work in Sacramento's community preparing the next generation of change-makers!
November 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Check it out! 👟 The NextGen team was proud to attend the #2025SneakerBall to support our partners at Improve Your Tomorrow & celebrate their work in Sacramento's community preparing the next generation of change-makers!
Are YOU following NextGen Policy on other social media platforms? 📲 Search for us on Instagram, Facebook, & LinkedIn to find curated content you won’t see here from our policy team! Follow NextGen Policy ⤵️
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Are YOU following NextGen Policy on other social media platforms? 📲 Search for us on Instagram, Facebook, & LinkedIn to find curated content you won’t see here from our policy team! Follow NextGen Policy ⤵️
Join a movement of 1 million Californians turning everyday tasks into climate action! 🤝Do your part with #ClimateActionCounts & commit to a greener CA!
🌿 Join us & take action: bit.ly/4kxudm8
🌿 Join us & take action: bit.ly/4kxudm8
November 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Join a movement of 1 million Californians turning everyday tasks into climate action! 🤝Do your part with #ClimateActionCounts & commit to a greener CA!
🌿 Join us & take action: bit.ly/4kxudm8
🌿 Join us & take action: bit.ly/4kxudm8
Today & every day, NextGen shares our deepest gratitude for the Veterans who have served our nation with courage, strength, & honor. This #VeteransDay, let’s take a moment to reflect, remember & give thanks for their brave service & sacrifice. 🇺🇲💜
Find a celebration near you: bit.ly/3LlJcnF
Find a celebration near you: bit.ly/3LlJcnF
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today & every day, NextGen shares our deepest gratitude for the Veterans who have served our nation with courage, strength, & honor. This #VeteransDay, let’s take a moment to reflect, remember & give thanks for their brave service & sacrifice. 🇺🇲💜
Find a celebration near you: bit.ly/3LlJcnF
Find a celebration near you: bit.ly/3LlJcnF
Connect with NextGen's Policy Assoc. McKenna Mustazza & youth advocates at the #2025StateofYoungCalifornia Summit on Nov 12 at 10AM PST to build a more equitable future. Don’t miss the workshop “From Idea to Impact” on creating youth-led advocacy campaigns that drive change.
✅ RSVP: bit.ly/3Ls88tA
✅ RSVP: bit.ly/3Ls88tA
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Connect with NextGen's Policy Assoc. McKenna Mustazza & youth advocates at the #2025StateofYoungCalifornia Summit on Nov 12 at 10AM PST to build a more equitable future. Don’t miss the workshop “From Idea to Impact” on creating youth-led advocacy campaigns that drive change.
✅ RSVP: bit.ly/3Ls88tA
✅ RSVP: bit.ly/3Ls88tA
NextGen Policy is excited to share that our very own Executive Director, Arnold Sowell Jr., is the recipient of California Forward’s 2025 California Steward Leader Award for his leadership & contributions to economic advancement, social equity, & environmental responsibility! 🎊 👏
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
NextGen Policy is excited to share that our very own Executive Director, Arnold Sowell Jr., is the recipient of California Forward’s 2025 California Steward Leader Award for his leadership & contributions to economic advancement, social equity, & environmental responsibility! 🎊 👏
Sign up! 🏥 ✍️ Open enrollment for #CoveredCA & #MediCal is in full swing! Explore plans & find the right fit for YOU. Get the details & start your enrollment TODAY. @coveredca.bsky.social
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November 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Sign up! 🏥 ✍️ Open enrollment for #CoveredCA & #MediCal is in full swing! Explore plans & find the right fit for YOU. Get the details & start your enrollment TODAY. @coveredca.bsky.social
➡️ www.coveredca.com
➡️ www.coveredca.com
Amid delays to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the government shutdown, NextGen has compiled a list of food assistance resources for Californians. Take a look & share: go.nextgenpolicy.org/n5Lt
November 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Amid delays to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the government shutdown, NextGen has compiled a list of food assistance resources for Californians. Take a look & share: go.nextgenpolicy.org/n5Lt
Thank you for attending our #StudentDebt webinar! 🎓💰 Many participants joined us to explore their #BorrowerRights & gain tools for managing #StudentLoans. Missed the webinar, we have you covered. 📽️ View the recording: go.nextgenpolicy.org/vsJv
November 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Thank you for attending our #StudentDebt webinar! 🎓💰 Many participants joined us to explore their #BorrowerRights & gain tools for managing #StudentLoans. Missed the webinar, we have you covered. 📽️ View the recording: go.nextgenpolicy.org/vsJv
It’s ELECTION DAY! 🗳️ There’s still time to cast your vote & let your voice be heard. Visit NextGen’s election resource page to find the nearest polling location & learn more about same day registration to vote.
⭐ Explore: go.nextgenpolicy.org/p8F8
⭐ Explore: go.nextgenpolicy.org/p8F8
November 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It’s ELECTION DAY! 🗳️ There’s still time to cast your vote & let your voice be heard. Visit NextGen’s election resource page to find the nearest polling location & learn more about same day registration to vote.
⭐ Explore: go.nextgenpolicy.org/p8F8
⭐ Explore: go.nextgenpolicy.org/p8F8
Hot off the press, a new What’s Next #newsletter! 🗞️ We’re kicking off November by sharing helpful resources for Californians, spotlighting a blog from the team at Veloz on electric vehicles & other exciting updates.
✅ Read What's Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/SU4E
✅ Read What's Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/SU4E
November 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Hot off the press, a new What’s Next #newsletter! 🗞️ We’re kicking off November by sharing helpful resources for Californians, spotlighting a blog from the team at Veloz on electric vehicles & other exciting updates.
✅ Read What's Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/SU4E
✅ Read What's Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/SU4E
Get to know NextGen! 🌟 Check out our updated 2025 priorities page & explore our legislative & budget wins for the year to learn how NextGen is helping to create a more resilient CA for all.
💻 Take a look: www.nextgenpolicy.org/priorities/
💻 Take a look: www.nextgenpolicy.org/priorities/
October 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Get to know NextGen! 🌟 Check out our updated 2025 priorities page & explore our legislative & budget wins for the year to learn how NextGen is helping to create a more resilient CA for all.
💻 Take a look: www.nextgenpolicy.org/priorities/
💻 Take a look: www.nextgenpolicy.org/priorities/
Do you want to be part of a community to make CA a more resilient & greener place? 🌎🌿 Join NextGen Policy & take the #ClimateActionsCount commitment. Small actions can lead to BIG impacts.
🤝Take action: bit.ly/4kxudm8
🤝Take action: bit.ly/4kxudm8
October 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Do you want to be part of a community to make CA a more resilient & greener place? 🌎🌿 Join NextGen Policy & take the #ClimateActionsCount commitment. Small actions can lead to BIG impacts.
🤝Take action: bit.ly/4kxudm8
🤝Take action: bit.ly/4kxudm8