Justice. Equity. Community. Progress.

As a Black-led nonprofit, NextGen Policy advances policies and programs focused on equity and justice for all Californians. We’ve helped pass over 250 laws and secured more than $50 billion in budget funding across a broad array of areas, including climate, higher education, workforce development, food insecurity, and digital inclusion. We excel at diagnosing policy challenges and pulling the right levers to create real change.

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NextGen Policy’s Let’s Talk Blog!

Check it out! Our brand new Let’s Talk blog is now available. Read the latest from the NextGen team on our advocacy work and our efforts to build a more just, equitable, and resilient California for ALL:

Meet Arnie Sowell Jr., A Sacramento Bee Top 20 Black Change Maker!

The Sacramento Bee’s Equity Lab has partnered again with the Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program (NELP) to honor our Black change makers. Individuals such as NextGen’s Executive Director, Arnie Sowell Jr. were selected as innovative problem-solvers, leaders who not only seek solutions but change cultures to help others find a path to improving lives.

What’s Next Bi-Weekly Newsletter

Stay informed and get the latest regarding legislative updates, policy information, relevant resources, upcoming events, and ways you can take action to advance new and important policy changes.

Sac Bee Article: California’s AAPI Latinos Embrace Their Dual Cultural Heritage

NextGen Policy’s Elena Santamaria, Partnerships Manager and Senior Policy Advisor, was recently featured on the front page of The Sacramento Bee as part of a spotlight on AAPI Latino families whose children are reshaping the future of both California and their cultures.

Capitol Weekly Op-Ed: The George Floyd tragedy – four years later: where does California stand on equity?

In this Capitol Weekly op-ed, NextGen’s Elena Santamaria and Greenling’s Maria Barakat discuss if California has kept its racial equity commitments after the death of George Floyd four years ago

Automatic Voter Registration Report

Our democracy must include all of us. That’s why we released a report on how states can maximize voter registration rates by upgrading to a Secure Automatic Voter Registration system with a case study on new data out of the State of Delaware.

Capitol Weekly: Kimberly Sanchez, a Rising Star!

We’re proud to share that NextGen’s very own Kimberly Sanchez was featured in Capitol Weekly as a Rising Star! Take a moment to learn more about her advocacy work and her continued commitment to justice and equity for all in California. Check out her full interview.

Climate100 – A Project by NextGen Policy

Our Climate 100 Project is helping California achieve a 100% climate-aligned state budget! Catch up on our latest efforts, including a breakdown of California’s new $54 billion Climate Commitment.

Compton College Policy Brief

In this report we highlight the impacts of prioritizing students’ basic needs so they can access resources that lead to success in all aspects of a college.