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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.

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.

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.

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As we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, NextGen recognizes the harmful policies that continue targeting the Hispanic, Latino, undocumented & immigrant community. Throughout the month we will be sharing helpful resources, spotlight orgs & leaders in CA driving positive change.

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-09-15T19:55:00.500Z

BIG WIN for CA’s climate! 🚨🎉 ‪ @governor.ca.gov just reauthorized #CapAndInvest, keeping CA on track to achieve our climate goals while also funding wildfire resilience & sustainable transportation. 🌎💪 NextGen thanks Governor Newsom & #CALeg for taking #ClimateAction! #AB1207

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-09-19T23:13:58.265Z

Read more about #AB1400 in @calmatters.org. @governor.ca.gov, it's time to prioritize CA’s nursing workforce & open up more pathways to meaningful healthcare careers in the state. 🏥 🧑‍⚕️⭐ Read the op-ed: calmatters.org/commentary/2…

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-09-19T16:38:06.779Z

As we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, NextGen recognizes the harmful policies that continue targeting the Hispanic, Latino, undocumented & immigrant community. Throughout the month we will be sharing helpful resources, spotlight orgs & leaders in CA driving positive change.

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-09-15T19:55:00.500Z

BIG WIN for CA’s climate! 🚨🎉 ‪ @governor.ca.gov just reauthorized #CapAndInvest, keeping CA on track to achieve our climate goals while also funding wildfire resilience & sustainable transportation. 🌎💪 NextGen thanks Governor Newsom & #CALeg for taking #ClimateAction! #AB1207

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-09-19T23:13:58.265Z

Read more about #AB1400 in @calmatters.org. @governor.ca.gov, it's time to prioritize CA’s nursing workforce & open up more pathways to meaningful healthcare careers in the state. 🏥 🧑‍⚕️⭐ Read the op-ed: calmatters.org/commentary/2…

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-09-19T16:38:06.779Z

As we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, NextGen recognizes the harmful policies that continue targeting the Hispanic, Latino, undocumented & immigrant community. Throughout the month we will be sharing helpful resources, spotlight orgs & leaders in CA driving positive change.

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-09-15T19:55:00.500Z

BIG WIN for CA’s climate! 🚨🎉 ‪ @governor.ca.gov just reauthorized #CapAndInvest, keeping CA on track to achieve our climate goals while also funding wildfire resilience & sustainable transportation. 🌎💪 NextGen thanks Governor Newsom & #CALeg for taking #ClimateAction! #AB1207

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-09-19T23:13:58.265Z

Read more about #AB1400 in @calmatters.org. @governor.ca.gov, it's time to prioritize CA’s nursing workforce & open up more pathways to meaningful healthcare careers in the state. 🏥 🧑‍⚕️⭐ Read the op-ed: calmatters.org/commentary/2…

NextGen Policy (@nextgenpolicy.bsky.social) 2025-09-19T16:38:06.779Z