Reserve your seat today for our Insurance Commissioner debate, 5/4, 12-1 pm featuring all of the major candidates, and moderated by @latimes.com @nicolenixon.bsky.social. Limited seating @ucstudentpolicy.bsky.social in Sacramento. Tickets: sacpressclub.org/events/upcom...
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Save the Date! Join us and @politico.com for the California Economic Forum—featuring the 2026 UCLA Anderson Economic Forecast.
📅June 9 | 🕘 9 AM–2:30 PM
Hear from top state leaders + economists on CA’s economic future. Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for RSVP info!
Reminder: Join the conversation on the future of voting in CA
Join UCSPC and @calmatters.org to break down what’s ahead for election systems & voter access.
📅 April 23 | 🕦 11:30 AM
Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future...
Affordability is one of CA’s biggest challenges. Join Capitol Weekly & @ucstudentpolicy.bsky.social on 4/30 for a Conference on Affordability. Keynote features a conversation with @mikemadrid.bsky.social + @lorenagonzalez.bsky.social. Free! Register here: capitolweekly.net/events/affor...
How are changing work models impacting worker health & safety?
Join #CALaborLab and @UCB_COEH on April 28 for a Workers’ Memorial Day briefing on emerging work trends, job quality, and needed policy responses.
Register: na.eventscloud.com/ehome/26clls...
Affordability is one of CA’s biggest challenges. Join us 4/30 for the @capitolweekly.bsky.social Conference on Affordability—a UCSPC signature program featuring a fireside chat w/ Mike Madrid + Lorena Gonzalez. Register here: capitolweekly.net/events/affor...
What’s next for voting in California?
Join @calmatters.org + UCSPC for a panel on election systems, access, and integrity.
📅April 23 | 🕦11:30 AM
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future...
#voting #elections
The Insurance Commissioner's race is heating up! 🔥 Join us for a debate featuring @benallenca.bsky.social @janekim.bsky.social + other leading candidates 5/4 at @ucstudentpolicy.bsky.social. Sponsored by @calchamber.bsky.social. Tickets: sacpressclub.org/events/upcom...
Who’s leaving California—and what happens next?
Join @capolicylab.bsky.social on April 9 for “Priced Out”—new data tracking where people go + what it means for their financial outcomes.
📅 April 9 | 🕛 12 PM
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/priced-out...
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Join us March 24 for the UC Climate Research Forum hosted by @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social emLab.
Researchers and policymakers will discuss climate research and policy solutions for California.
Registration is required: tinyurl.com/b99b8b7z
Join us March 9 for a policy briefing with UC Health and the California Association of Public Hospitals on the future of Medi-Cal financing and what upcoming federal proposals could mean for California’s public hospital systems. Register here: mailchi.mp/universityof...
ICYMI! Students from the @UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs recently brought their research to Sacramento for the CA Policy Briefing — connecting scholarship with real-world policymaking.
At UCSPC, this is what we’re all about: turning ideas into impact.
More: luskin.ucla.edu/a-new-perspe...
We have a packed room for the hottest ticket in town - our Housing Conference with @capitolweekly.bsky.social!
Stay tuned for a recap!
#HousingPolicy #publicpolicy
Join us for a Conference on Housing w/ @capitolweekly.bsky.social! A timely conversation on housing affordability & policy in California.
🎤 Keynote: Asm. Buffy Wicks
👥 Featuring @ucdavislaw.bsky.social, the @ternerhousing.bsky.social & more
📅 2/24/26 | 9:00 AM–1:45 PM
🔗 RSVP: tinyurl.com/2xc8zvc9
TY to legislators Josh Lowenthal, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Chris Ward and legislative and agency staff who engaged with the students!
The Center was pleased to host the @innovationhub.bsky.social Tech Policy Initiative for its conference w/ policymakers, students, and civic leaders. @UCBerkeley students shared capstone projects offering thoughtful, research-driven proposals.
Join the UCLA Luskin School for Public Affairs for its 3rd Annual California Policy Briefing at the UC Student and Policy Center.
Topics include:
Zoning & SB 79 implementation
Fair voting & democracy in CA
9:00–12:15 | 💲Free
Register: 2026luskincapolicybriefing.eventbrite.com
Grateful to our partners and presenters —
@capolicylab.bsky.social, @chbrp.bsky.social,
@ucanr.edu, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, CRB Nexus
@castatelibrary.bsky.social, the Department of Finance, and
@ncslorg.bsky.social — for sharing practical tools and insights.
Thank you to the legislative, gubernatorial & state agency staff who joined us for a great conversation on accessing trusted, nonpartisan research to support evidence-informed policymaking.
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch #EvidenceBasedPolicy #Sacramento
RSVPs are open for the Policy Research Resource Fair on Jan 23!
✔Short presentations
✔ Direct Q&A
✔ Networking over lunch
Designed exclusively for legislative, gubernatorial & agency staff. tinyurl.com/2r9d7ttw
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch #Sacramento
Join us Jan 23 for the Policy Research Resource Fair — connecting #caleg staff with CA's leading policy research institutions for direct Q&A & practical tools.
UC Student & Policy Center
11:30–1:30
Register: tinyurl.com/2r9d7ttw
The Center is a space for research, dialogue, and action. We connect UC students, scholars, and policymakers to advance evidence-based solutions and drive CA forward.
Follow our EventBright page to stay up-to-date on events!
www.eventbrite.com/o/uc-student...
#Policy #Research #caleg
Save the Date — Jan 23 📌
Legislative, gubernatorial & state agency staff are invited to the Policy Research Resource Fair, hosted by @UCSACenter & CRB Nexus.
🕰 11:30–1:30
🍽 Lunch provided
🔗 RSVP required: tinyurl.com/5c4s288c
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch
Save the date: Jan. 23 📅
Join us for a Legislative & Policy Research Fair co-hosted by the UC Student & Policy Center and the CA State Library.
📍 For legislative, GO & state agency staff
🕰 11:30–1:30 | 🍽 Lunch provided
RSVP + details coming soon.
As we close out the year, the UC Student & Policy Center sends our deepest thanks to the students, partners, and policymakers who moved important work forward in 2025.
Wishing everyone a safe, hopeful, and inspiring start to the new year. Here’s to continued collaboration and impact in 2026!
Merry Christmas from the UC Student & Policy Center!
We extend warm wishes to all celebrating today. May your holiday be filled with peace, connection, and moments of rest. Thank you for being part of our UC community — wishing you a joyful and meaningful season.
Chag Sameach!
Wishing our UC community and friends a warm and bright Hanukkah. May the Festival of Lights bring peace, joy, reflection, and hope to all who celebrate.
From all of us at the UC Student & Policy Center, may your holiday be filled with light and community.
California’s future is on the agenda.
Join Secretary Wade Crowfoot & CAFWD Kate Gordon tomorrow, Dec. 10 for a fireside chat on resilience, equity & economic opportunity.
🕔 5pm reception
🔥 5:30pm program
📍 UC Student & Policy Center
Reminder - two days left to RSVP for our UC Student and Policy Center Holiday Open House on 12/8!
Join us for refreshments, conversation, and a chance to connect and celebrate the season.
📅 12/8
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 UCSPC, 1115 11th Street, Sacramento
RSVP: tinyurl.com/544m35ys