KP Insights
Hydrogen Projects and Policy Moving into the Spotlight
Hydrogen policy is rising as a key issue legislators will debate this year, in addition to concerns about energy affordability, net energy metering, and electric utility rates as the state balances efforts to accelerate the state’s nation-leading climate and renewable energy goals despite increasing concerns about energy reliability.
Senate Bill 903 seeks to ban PFAS in commercial and consumer products in California by 2030
Senate Bill (SB) 903 (Skinner) would ban the distribution and sale of products containing “intentionally added PFAS” beginning January 1, 2030, unless the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) determines that the use of PFAS in a product is a “currently unavoidable use,” the ban is preempted by federal law, or the product is used.
Eyes on California - Key Areas of Focus that May Shape the National Policy Landscape
Corporations and businesses, associations, and consulting and financial entities need to keep an eye on California to not only shape policy outcomes but also to understand proposals that may be duplicated in other state capitals or feed into the D.C. political discourse.
Master the Disaster: States and Counties Take the Lead in Preparedness and Response
An excerpt from a recent PR Week commentary from Patrick George, partner at KP Public Affairs, on the subject of natural disaster preparedness.
KP Commentary: MBA programs live (or die) by reputation
Recent commentary from Patrick George, partner at KP Public Affairs, on the subject of MBA reputation.
Meet the Media: Yousef Baig, California Voices Editor, CalMatters
KP Public Affairs caught up with Yousef Baig, editor of the recently rebranded California Voices commentary section for nonpartisan and nonprofit news organization CalMatters.
Meet the Media: Hannah Wiley to the LA Times
The KP Public Affairs team caught up with Hannah Wiley who recently joined the Los Angeles Times – Sacramento Bureau from The Sacramento Bee.
POLITICO Pro’s Kevin Yamamura and Katy Murphy Share Advice and Tips
KP Public Affairs checked in with POLITICO reporter Katy Murphy and POLITICO California Editor Kevin Yamamura to hear updates, discuss trends and issues, and learn how to work with the politically influential outlet.
COVID-19 Legislative and Budget Implications
KP is pleased to provide this brief information about actions and potential actions of the Governor’s Office, California Legislature, and regulatory agencies in response to the COVID-19 virus and the potential state response to the economic impacts.