Student borrowers are facing a default crisis & need your support! 🚨 🎓 Tell @governor.ca.gov & #CALeg to fund The California Student Loan Empowerment Network (SLEN) program to keep vital free services for student borrowers across CA. ✍️ Act Today: actionnetwork.org/letters/fund...

Visit the NextGen Policy website! 🖱️ 💻 Learn more about our policy work & the people behind the advocacy, read up on our bi-monthly newsletter & blog, check out helpful resources, plus much more! Explore: www.nextgenpolicy.org

NextGen is speaking out with serious concerns about CARB’s revised #CapAndInvest proposal! ⚠️ Learn how it could threaten CA's greenhouse gas emission reduction goals & increase pollution in CA, all while handing BIG OIL more profits at the expense of your public dollars. go.nextgenpolicy.org/fkGw

#AB2301 has passed unanimously in the Assembly Higher Education Committee! 👏 Another great reason to celebrate #CommunityCollegeMonth & the incredible anchor community colleges provide for our communities & our workforce. 🎓

Last week NextGen’s Johanna Vega Garcia & Marikit Mayeno, Policy Fellows, attended the 2026 #ImmigrantDayofAction! 🦋 We’re thrilled to have connected with other advocates & organizations to find ways to support CA’s Immigrant communities. 🤝

CA can no longer rely on federal protection of voting rights! ⚠️ NextGen is proud to stand in support of the CA Voting Rights Act of 2026 ( #SB1164 & #SB1360) & the newly launched CA Democracy Partnership. Thank you @senatorcervantes.bsky.social for your leadership! Learn more: bit.ly/4coBJz8

Catch up on NextGen’s #WhatsNext newsletter! 📨📫 Take a look at recent updates from the team on #VoterRights, meet the newest addition to our policy team, access helpful legal information on our #KnowYourRights webpage, & more. ⭐ Dive into What’s Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/gXMe

Perfect timing for #CCMonth, #AB2301 (Soria) is up in cmte tomorrow! This bill will make Baccalaureate degrees in nursing possible for community college students in CA. 🩺 AB 2301 highlights the essential role community colleges play in powering America’s workforce & expanding economic opportunity.

Last week @governor.ca.gov announced $37.2M to expand CA apprenticeship & workforce training opportunities. We laud this investment & the Governor's continued leadership & CA will succeed with even more sustained, formula-based funding such as Apprenticeship Innovation Funding (AIF). bit.ly/4804WxN

Stay informed! ✊ Check out our #KnowYourRights resource page to explore legal assistance, access toolkits, find student & family support, plus more to help protect your community. Visit here 👉 go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy

NEXTGEN IS GROWING! 📣 We’re thrilled to bring on board a new Policy Fellow, Marikit Mayeno to NextGen Policy. She will be a valuable addition to the policy team as we continue to advocate for Californians. ➡️ Get to know Marikit: www.nextgenpolicy.org/team/marikit...

CA lawmakers have made it clear: we need a strong #CapAndInvest program. We can help lower utility bills, protect against wildfires, & fund safe drinking water, all while transitioning CA off of fossil fuels. Now it’s up to @airresources.bsky.social to strengthen the regulation! bit.ly/4te2yMz

The assault on voting rights continues. 🗳️ A measure to impose new voting requirements is close to qualifying for the November ballot. Here’s what you should know… 1. It could put your privacy at risk by requiring you write your Driver’s License # or SSN on your mail ballot envelope. 🧵

Visit the NextGen Policy website! 🖱️ 💻 Learn more about our policy work & the people behind the advocacy, read up on our bi-monthly newsletter & blog, check out helpful resources, plus much more! Explore: www.nextgenpolicy.org

Spring into April with a new #LetsTalkBlog post! 🗣️ 💬 Get the latest on the #SAVEAct from NextGen’s Amy Hamblin, Policy Advisor, a bill in the U.S. Senate that could disenfranchise millions of Americans. ➡️ Read the latest updates on the SAVE Act: go.nextgenpolicy.org/x1Mi

LAST CALL! 📣 Register to attend the 2026 #CAClimatePolicySummit happening on April 13 in Sacramento. Join #CALeg, advocates, scientists, policy experts & more to discuss climate action & find ways to continue making CA a leader in climate progress. ➡️ Sign up: theclimatecenter.org/summit2026

At the Little Hoover Commission hearing, students like Stephany shared how #InstitutionalDebt is derailing lives. Institutional debt is barring 750K+ students from reaching the finish line. 🎓🚫 It’s time to move from a culture of collection to a culture of completion. Read: go.nextgenpolicy.org/Updg

NextGen WIN! 🏅 🎓 In honor of our 10th Anniversary, we're highlighting AB 376, the Student Borrower Bill of Rights. In 2020, NextGen along with 80+ partners, helped pass AB 376, giving student borrowers the most comprehensive protections in the nation. 📚 Learn more: dfpi.ca.gov/consumers/st...

Register for the fifth annual #CAClimateSummit! 🌎 Join @joshbecker.bsky.social, @ib2real.bsky.social, @calenergy.bsky.social Vice Chair Siva Gunda, & more on April 13 in Sacramento to discuss climate progress in CA @theclimatecenter.bsky.social. 🌟 RSVP: theclimatecenter.org/summit2026

Stay informed! ✊ Check out our #KnowYourRights resource page to explore legal assistance, access toolkits, find student & family support, plus more to help protect your community. Visit here 👉 go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy

CA AG Rob Bonta is standing up to the Federal Administration's latest attack on our state's mail-in voting system. 👏 We can't let the Administration disenfranchise voters and sow chaos in our elections! Read @sacbee.com to learn more about the executive order: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...

Marking NextGen’s 10th anniversary by spotlighting CA’s Racial Equity Commission! 🎊 🏆 In 2022, NextGen & equity leaders contributed to the creation of the state’s first Racial Equity Commission, which aims to advance equity in state & local government.

Leap into April with a new edition of NextGen’s #WhatsNext newsletter! 🍀 ⭐ Get caught up with the events the NextGen team has attended, learn about an upcoming climate event you can register for & more. Dive into What’s Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/ChHj

Register for the fifth annual #CAClimateSummit! 🌎 Join @joshbecker.bsky.social, @ib2real.bsky.social, @calenergy.bsky.social Vice Chair Siva Gunda, & more on April 13 in Sacramento to discuss climate progress in CA @theclimatecenter.bsky.social. 🌟 RSVP: theclimatecenter.org/summit2026

Take a moment to join the #ClimateActionCounts campaign! 🤝 🌎 This is your chance to have your organization’s name added for doing climate-friendly actions in CA & making a difference. 🌟 Join the movement: go.nextgenpolicy.org/DXEe

The assault on voting rights continues. 🗳️ A measure to impose new voting requirements is close to qualifying for the November ballot. Here’s what you should know… 1. It could put your privacy at risk by requiring you write your Driver’s License # or SSN on your mail ballot envelope. 🧵

A huge thank you to UC Student Association (UCSA) for recognizing NextGen as the 2025-26 Partner of the Year! 🎉🤝 We are proud of the work we have accomplished together in advocating for students in CA.

Join the collective movement to help make a positive impact on CA’s climate. 🌳 ♻️ Make it count & join the #ClimateActionCounts campaign! Sign your organization up to help take small steps towards a big change. ⤵️ go.nextgenpolicy.org/DXEe

Today, @calittlehoover.bsky.social will hold the first EVER public hearing on #InstitutionalDebt across CA. 📚🎓 Tune in to hear from experts on the need to protect students & increase transparency. bit.ly/4sedYyK

Meal debt & library fees are some of the reasons why students are currently banned from re-enrolling in courses or receiving their degrees. 🎒🎓 It's time to end #InstitutionalDebt & give students a chance to graduate & build financial security. ✊ Join us & have your voice be heard: bit.ly/4sedYyK

In celebration of NextGen’s 10th anniversary this year, join us for a look back at some of our team’s top wins! 🥳🏅 In 2017 we proudly supported SB 17, Prescription Drug Transparency, today manufacturers must report price hikes & health plans to report on its impact on premiums in CA.

Thank you to our partners, the Sierra Health Foundation, the State Bar of California & @caimmigrant.bsky.social for co-hosting the first Immigrant Justice Convening & to all attendees who participated. Let's continue to work together to navigate & improve the immigration defense infrastructure!✊

DID YOU KNOW? 5 years ago, @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom signed the Free School Meals for All Act — making California the FIRST state in the nation to guarantee free breakfast and lunch to EVERY public school student. Today, 5.8+ million kids eat at school for free. No cost, no stigma!

Don’t miss out on the celebrations going on in March for #WomensHistoryMonth! 🎊 Continue to celebrate with NextGen by visiting the event & resource page we created & share with your network: go.nextgenpolicy.org/XiVp

Calling out to all orgs! 📢 Have you taken part in everyday climate friendly activities like, picking up trash, exploring nature or planting in your neighborhood? ♻️ ⛰️ 🌷 Make it count by taking the #ClimateActionCounts commitment & join the movement. ⭐ Take Action: go.nextgenpolicy.org/DXEe

This week, NextGen & our partners submitted a letter to CARB urging the state to strengthen & pass an updated #CapAndInvest regulation. ✅🌎 Amid geopolitical shocks, it's now more important than ever to support the transition to an independent, renewable energy system. www.sacbee.com/news/politic...

A huge thank you to UC Student Association (UCSA) for recognizing NextGen as the 2025-26 Partner of the Year! 🎉🤝 We are proud of the work we have accomplished together in advocating for students in CA.

The U.S. Senate will vote soon on the SAVE Act❗🗳️ It could dramatically reshape our electorate by imposing new voter registration requirements. Read our #LetsTalkBlog post to learn more about what’s in the bill. ⤵️ go.nextgenpolicy.org/SPve

The NextGen team attended the 2026 Sacramento #EqualityAwards hosted by @eqca.bsky.social. 🏳️‍🌈 🎊 It was an honor to come together & celebrate the advocates, #CALeg members, & leaders in the #LGBTQ community fighting for equality for all Californians!

Calling out to all orgs! 📢 Have you taken part in everyday climate friendly activities like, picking up trash, exploring nature or planting in your neighborhood? ♻️ ⛰️ 🌷 Make it count by taking the #ClimateActionCounts commitment & join the movement. ⭐ Take Action: go.nextgenpolicy.org/DXEe

This week, NextGen & our partners submitted a letter to CARB urging the state to strengthen & pass an updated #CapAndInvest regulation. ✅🌎 Amid geopolitical shocks, it's now more important than ever to support the transition to an independent, renewable energy system. www.sacbee.com/news/politic...

“The re-establishment of the California Healthy Food Financing Initiative (CHFFI) is a critical step toward addressing the deep inequities that continue to drive food insecurity across our state” - NextGen's ED Arnold Sowell Jr. on why NextGen is co-sponsoring #AB2213. bit.ly/4u0u5BX

Make sure YOU don’t miss anything happening in #CALeg! Sign up for NextGen’s email list & and receive monthly updates. Get exclusive insight from our policy team & celebrate 10 years of advocacy work with us through the rest of the year! ⤵️ go.nextgenpolicy.org/k8RU

A NEW post on our #LetsTalkBlog is out! 🗣️ 💬 NextGen’s Kami Peer covers the 2026 CA’s Apprenticeship Ecosystem Blueprint, a framework to reform & expand apprenticeship programs in the state & provide accessible career pathways to Californians. ⭐ Read Kami’s post: go.nextgenpolicy.org/vFZY

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Access to school breakfast matters! 📚🍳🍴 During #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek, we’re celebrating CA’s continued commitment to make sure kids are fueled & ready to conquer the day. #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek#SchoolMealsforAll

There’s never a better time than now to #KnowYourRights❗ Check out the resources NextGen Policy has gathered, varying from the digital red cards to legal assistance for our country’s immigrant community. Visit & share: go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy

It’s #WomensHistoryMonth 🎊 Let’s honor the work & achievements that extraordinary women have contributed to shape the state & pave the way for current & future generations to come. Check out the events & resources to celebrate Women’s History Month. go.nextgenpolicy.org/XiVp

“The re-establishment of the California Healthy Food Financing Initiative (CHFFI) is a critical step toward addressing the deep inequities that continue to drive food insecurity across our state” - NextGen's ED Arnold Sowell Jr. on why NextGen is co-sponsoring #AB2213. bit.ly/4u0u5BX

TODAY is the CA priority financial aid deadline! 💸 📚 Now is the time to complete your California Dream Act Application (#CADAA) or Free Application for Federal Student Aid (#FAFSA) & get assistance to pay for college. ⭐ Apply today: www.csac.ca.gov