Maddy Report – Valley Views Edition
By Maddy Institute
Maddy Report – Valley Views EditionMar 15, 2022
A Conversation with Dr. Nate Monroe: Breaking Down the March 2024 Primary
On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Executive Director, Blake Zante, is joined by Dr. Nate Monroe and Tony Coelho - Chair of Public Policy, UC Merced.
Urban & Environmental Water Demands: It's Not Just Agriculture
On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ellen Hanak and Caity Peterson, PPIC.
Bridging California’s Economic Divide: Can the Valley Catch the Coast?
On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Artie Padilla, Julie Vue, Justin Salters, and Amanda Hughes.
California Water: Past, Present & Future
On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Dan Walters, CalMatters.
Election Integrity: Improving & Protecting Elections in California
On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Mindy Romero, the Director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy at the Price School of Public Policy in USC; and Dean Bonner, an Associate Survey Director and Research Fellow at the PPIC.
Will SGMA’s Impact on Valley Ag Lead to Water Markets?
On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ellen Hanak, Director - Public Policy Institute of California Water Center; Dr. Andrew Ayres, Research Fellow - Public Policy Institute of California Water Policy Center; Dr. Alvar Escriva-Bou, Senior Fellow - Public Policy Institute of California Water Policy Center.
The Impact of Lobbying on State & Local Government
On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Dillon Savory, California Labor Federation; Tal Eslick, Vista Consulting; Mike Prandini, Building Industry Association.
State & Local Government: Who’s Watching
On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Jim Boren- fmr Editorial Pg Editor (Fresno Bee), Danielle Bergstrom, Fresnoland, Lois Henry, SJV Water.
Feeding the Hungry & Caring for the Sick: Addressing Poverty in California
On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Shannon McConville, Research Fellow - Public Policy Institute of California.
Valley Ag: Are Low Water Crops an Option?
On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ryan Jacobsen from the Fresno County Farm Bureau; Jason Gianelli & Jenny Holtermann from the Kern County Farm Bureau; and Tom Orvis from the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau.
The Digital Divide & the Educational Achievement Gap
On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Joseph Hayes, Senior Research Associate - Public Policy Institute of California, and Pedro Nava, Chair - Little Hoover Commission.
The State of Higher Education in the Valley
On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by President Chris Vitelli, Merced College; President Chad Redwing, Modesto Junior College; Chancellor Kristin Clark, West Hills College; President Brent Calvin, College of the Sequoias; President Kim Armstrong, Clovis Community College; President Robert Pimentel, Fresno City College.
Who are the Key State and Local Political Influencers?
On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Rich Ehisen, Editor in Chief of Capitol Weekly, Josh Yeager, Bakersfield Reporter of KVPR, Paul Hurley, Editor of Visalia Times-Delta, Danielle Bergstrom, Executive Director of Fresnoland, and Michelle Morgante, Editor in Chief of Central Valley Journalism Collaborative.
California Farmworker Healthcare: Cost of Prevention vs. Cost of Inaction
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Paulette Cha, Research Fellows at the Public Policy Institute of California and Paul Brown, Professor of Health Economics at UC Merced
Agriculture & Climate Change: Small Changes Now or Big Changes Later
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Frank Jimenez and Sarah Cornett, Fiscal and Policy Analysts at the Legislative Analyst’s Office.
Poverty, Health Insurance and the Undocumented: Could Coverage Be a Win-Win?
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Paulette Cha and Shannon McConville, Research Fellows at the Public Policy Institute of California.
Fire & Smoke: How Can We Minimize the Negative Impact of California Wildfires?
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Pedro Nava, Chair of California Little Hoover Commission.
When It Rains It Pours. And When it Doesn't...
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ellen Hanak, Director - Public Policy Institute of California Water Center.
Care Courts: A Comprehensive Look
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Thomas Curwen, LA Times.
Is There a Role of Unions in the 21st Century?
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Jesse Bedayn, Reporter - CalMatters; Judy Lin, Assistant Editor - CalMatters; and Grace Gedye, Economy Reporter - CalMatters.
California Water Politics – Are There Any Solutions?
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ellen Hanak, Director - Public Policy Institute of California Water Center.
U.S. Supreme Court: Implications for California & the Valley
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Leslie Jacobs, Professor of Law, McGeorge School of Law.
Improving Career Pathways: Thinking Systemically, Acting Locally
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ashley Swearengin, Executive Director - Central Valley Community Foundation; Lee Ann Eager, President - Fresno County Economic Development Corporation.
Bad Apples: Are We Doing Enough to Regulate Professional Misconduct?
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times; Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times; and Elaine Howle, Former State Auditor.
Looking for Accurate Information on State Policy? Look No Further...
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Tani Cantil-Sakauye, President/CEO, PPIC and former Cheif Justice, California Supreme Court.
Climate Change: State Actions & A Possible Solution
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Roger Aines, Senior Scientist - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sarah Cornett, Fiscal and Policy Analyst, LAO.
The Future of Valley Ag
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ryan Jacobsen, CEO - Fresno County Farm Bureau and Tricia Stever Blattler, Executive Director - Tulare County Farm Bureau.
$88 Million Question: Will New Federal Grants Drive the Valley’s Economy
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ashley Swearengin, Executive Director - Central Valley Community Foundation and Lee Ann Eager, President - Fresno County Economic Development Corporation. He is also joined by Alejandra Y. Castillo, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development - U.S. Department of Commerce.
What’s New In Regional and Local Water Conservation?
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ellen Hanak, Director of the Public Policy Institute of California Water Center, Dr. Andrew Ayres, Research Fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California Water Policy Center, Dr. Alvar Escriva-Bou, Senior Fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California Water Policy Center, Charles Hillyer, Interim Associate Vice President of the California Water Institute, Dr. Steve Blumenshine, Director of Research and Education at the Water, Energy and Technology (WET) Center, and Helle Petersen, Director of the Water, Energy and Technology (WET) Center. They will discuss the changes to California's water markets and updates to regional and local water conservation.
Valley Report Card: Academic Performance & Graduation Rates
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by a senior fellow at the non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California, specializing in K–12 education, with an emphasis on math and science education. He'll also talk to school superintendents, Sara Noguchi, Robert Nelson, Eimear O'Brien, Mark Luque, and Kirk Shrum, from throughout the Valley—from Modesto to Bakersfield—to see what they think about raising high school graduation requirements.
Improving Digital Equity in Valley K-12 Education
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Tami Lundberg the Chief Technology Officer at FUSD, Don Soyinthisane, Director of Learner Support at FUSD, and Peter Sonkeen, the Director of Technology at Lindsey USD. We’ll find out what one large urban district and one small rural school district are doing to meet the challenge of Improving Digital Equity in Valley K-12 Education.
The Power Players in State & Valley Politics
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Scott Linesburg, the editor of Stocktonia, Joe Kieta, the editor of the Fresno Bee, Paul Hurley with the College of the Sequioas, and Robert Price, with the KGET, Bakersfield’s NBC affiliate. They will discuss those folks who are unelected, yet highly influential, when it comes to local politics and government.
The State of Higher Education in the Valley
A Glimpse at the Future of Energy in Kern County
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Anthony Rathburn, Interim Director of the California Energy Research Center, CSUB; Liz Rozell, Director, Valley Strong Energy Institute, Bakersfield College. They will discuss the future of energy in Kern County.
Senior & Hospice Care: Are We Ready for the Coming Senior Tsunami?
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Michael S. Tilden, Acting Califonia State Auditor; Kim McCoy Wade, Director - CA Department of Aging. They will discuss the aging of California's population and the work agencies are doing to address this issue.
California's Housing Crisis: Impact on Valley Housing
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by John Beckman, CEO, Greater Valley Building Industry Association; Michael Prandini, President & CEO, Building Industry Association of Fresno/Madera Counties; David Dmohowski, Executive Officer, Home Builders Association of Kern County. They will discuss issues surrounding the lack of affordable housing in the Valley and the state.
Is Better Police Training the Answer to Police Misconduct?
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Janna Sidley, Commissioner - Little Hoover Commission; Deepak Premkumar, Research Fellow - Public Policy Institute of California. They will discuss the state of police misconduct and law enforcement training.
Wildfires in the Sierra: Is There Any Defense?
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Helen Kerstein, Principal Fiscal & Policy Analyst - Legislative Analyst's Office; Michael S. Tilden, California State Auditor. They will discuss who can be held responsible for wildfires and what can be done going forward to help mitigate risks.
Homeless Comes Home to California and the Valley
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Monica Davalos, Policy Analyst - California Budget & Policy Center; Lourdes Morales, Principal Fiscal & Policy Analyst - Legislative Analyst's Office; Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Research Fellow - Public Policy Institute of California; Hanna Wiley, Politics Reporter - Los Angeles Times; Jerry Dyer, Mayor - City of Fresno; Karen Goh, Mayor - City of Bakersfield; and Sue Zwahlen, Mayor - City of Modesto. They discuss the state of homelessness in California and various major cities across the Central Valley.
Law Enforcement Training in California and the Valley
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Janna Sidley, Commissioner - Little Hoover Commission; Paco Balderrama, Chief of Police - City of Fresno; Curt Fleming, Chief of Police - City of Clovis; and Jose Garza, Chief of Police - City of Coalinga. They will discuss the state of law enforcement training across the Central Valley and California as a whole.
The State of Valley Water
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ellen Hanak, Director - Public Policy Institute of California Water Center, and Sargent Green, Water Management Specialist - California Water Institute, Fresno State. They discuss the impact of climate change on water supply in general, with a more specific focus on the state of Valley water.
Police Stops: Are Demographics Destiny?
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Dr. Magnus Lofstrom, Policy Director and Senior Fellow - Public Policy Institute of California; Dr. Sebastian Sclofsky, Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Department-Stanislaus State; and Paco Balderrama, Chief of Police - City of Fresno. They discuss whether or not demographics decide if individuals will be stopped by law enforcement, both statewide and in the San Joaquin Valley.
Biggest State and Local Political Issues for 2022
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Dan Walters with Calmatters, John Myers with the LA Times, Paul Hurley with the Visalia Times-Delta, Danielle Bergstrom with the Fresno Bee/Fresnoland, and Garth Stapley with the Modesto Bee. They predict what the big debates will look like in the State Capitol this year, and what is likely to be on the ballot. They also discuss what we can expect in terms of politics in the San Joaquin Valley in 2022.
A Valley School Uses LCFF to Close the Achievement Gap
On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Dr. Julien Lafortune, Research Fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California; Carolyn Jones, Senior Reporter at EdSource; and Alma Lopez, a counselor at Livingston Middle School. They discuss the Local Control Funding Formula in California schools and focus on some specific examples of local success in education.
The Future of Unions in California and the Central Valley: Boom or Bust?
In a discussion about the role of unions in the 21st century, Mark Keppler is joined by CalMatters reporters Jesse Bedayn, Assistant Editor Judy Lin, and Economy Reporter Grace Gedye as well as Valley labor leaders Dillion Savory from the Fresno-Madera Labor Council, Pedro Ramirez from the Kern-Inyo-Mono Labor Council, and Tim Robertson from the Merced-Stanislaus-Tuolumne Labor Council.
California Changing Electorate: Is the Valley’s Electorate More or Less So?
In this week's episode, Mark Keppler is joined by Pedro Nava, Chairman from the Little Hoover Commission, Dr. Thomas Holyoke, Professor of Political Science from Fresno State, and Dr. Jessica Trounstine, Professor of Political Science from UC Merced to discuss California's changing electorate.
Universities & Foundations: The Valley's Institutional Change Agents
This week, Mark Keppler sits down with Valley university leaders Lynnette Zelezny (President, CSU Bakersfield), Ellen Junn (President, CSU Stanislaus, Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval (President, Fresno State), and Juan Sánchez Muñoz (Chancellor, UC Merced), as well as community foundation leaders Ashley Swearengin, President and CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation, and Marian Kaanon, President and CEO of the Stanislaus Community Foundation. They discuss the institutions in the Central Valley that are driving systemic change.
Climate Change Forecast for Valley’s Water: High & Dry?
In this episode, Mark Keppler talks with Ellen Hanak, Director of the Public Policy Institute of California Water Center; Lois Henry, CEO and Editor of SJV Water; Ian LeMay, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association; and Dr. Andrew Ayers, a natural resource economist with the non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California about the impact of the current drought on the Valley and how the Valley can address the seemingly contradictory goals of using less groundwater, while still meeting the needs of a burgeoning population.
California & the Valley: The Year in Review & The Year Ahead
In this episode, Mark Keppler looks back at 2021 in the State Capitol and looks ahead to 2022 with Dan Walters from CalMatters, Paul Hurley, the former editorial page editor with the Visalia Times-Delta, Danielle Bergstrom, Director and Policy Editor with Fresnoland, and Gareth Stapley with the Modesto Bee.
California Supreme Court - Some Consequential Recent Decisions
In this week's episode, Mark Keppler is joined by David Carrillo, the Executive Director of the California Constitution Center at UC Berkeley’s School of Law, Alan Zaremberg with the Calif Chamber of Commerce, Steve Smith with the Calif Federation of Labor, Sophia Bollag with the Sac Bee, John Myers with the LA Times, Dan Walters with CalMatters to discuss some of the key issues in the California Supreme Court in recent years.