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The NextGen team wishes you a Happy New Year. 🎊🎆 Let’s cheer to new beginnings & make the most of what’s to come! Check out NextGen’s 2025 recap & stay tuned to what is to come in 2026!

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December 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
From: NextGen 🎁
To: YOU! 👐

Season's greetings from your friends at NextGen! We wish you & your loved ones a very Happy Holidays. ☃️🎄 Thank you for your ongoing support of our work building more equitable, prosperous, & climate resilient CA for all!
December 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Spread the holiday cheer this December! 🎁 💚 Make an impactful contribution through everyday actions & join the #ClimateActionCounts movement for a healthier CA climate.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
NextGen’s #LetsTalkBlog December issue is here! 🗣️ 💬 Read about our recent #Apprenticeships convening, the importance of expanding the apprenticeship system in CA & what NextGen is doing to make it happen.

➡️ Read Let’s Talk Blog: go.nextgenpolicy.org/vqxE
December 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Give the gift of a healthier CA climate! ♻️ 🎁 Be part of the #ClimateActionCounts movement during this festive time when you upcycle or repurpose materials you own, compost your food scraps & leftovers & conserve water during the rainy season!

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December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The final What’s Next #newsletter of 2025 is here! 📨 🎊 Don’t miss a message from NextGen’s ED Arnie Sowell Jr., updates from our workforce development team & a glimpse of what’s to come in 2026.

✨ Read What’s Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/tBk9
December 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Struggling with your utility bill? 🔌💰 You're not alone. 1 in 5 CA families can't pay while utilities demand BIGGER profits. @californiapuc.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov Cut excessive profits to fair rates!

✍️ Sign the petition: act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nati...
December 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Don’t miss out on #CoveredCA & #MediCal enrollment period during the busy holidays. 🏥 ✍️ 💻 Take a few minutes to explore the options available & choose what best suits your needs: www.coveredca.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Get the details! 🧑‍🚒 As supporters for expanding CA’s workforce, NextGen applauds the $5.5M investment made towards giving formerly incarcerated individuals #apprenticeship opportunities & a career pathway toward becoming a firefighter in the state.

Read more: fox40.com/news/new-pro...
December 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Take some time this season & explore NextGen Policy’s website! 🖱️💻 Meet the policy team, read our monthly #LetsTalkBlog, discover the work the NextGen team is doing to make CA more resilient & don’t forget to sign up to get updates!
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December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Tis the season for giving thanks!🎁

Thousands of Californians have promised to make our state more climate-friendly through everyday actions. This holiday season, let's grow our movement! Add your name to the list & help us build a stronger, collective voice for CA's climate future: bit.ly/4kxudm8
December 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
NextGen held our panel discussion this week on expanding CA’s #apprenticeship system! 👍 Our Executive Director Arnie Sowell Jr. was joined by Apprenticeships for America & industry experts to speak on the benefits of apprenticeships, how they can increase career opportunities for CA, & beyond. 👷🧑‍⚕️🧑‍🚒
December 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
NextGen’s ED Arnie Sowell Jr. spoke on the historic $5.5M investment in #apprenticeship opportunities for formerly incarcerated firefighters & the impacts it will have for CA, alongside our partners @isaacgbryan.bsky.social, Future Fire Academy, Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program & CareerWise! 👏🚒
December 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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With CA’s #RacialEquityFramework now released, the work shifts to state leadership. We call on agencies & departments to move from principles to implementation & embed equity across state policies, programs, & decision-making.

➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Take the time to learn & #KnowYourRights! ✊🧠 NextGen Policy has compiled important information, resources & tools available to you. It is never too late to be prepared or make a difference in your community, share the link below. ⤵️
go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy
December 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Giving Tuesday may be over, but there are still plenty of ways to give back! Support CA's climate future by taking the #ClimateActionCounts promise & be recognized for the simple acts of climate kindness you already do. 🤲🌎
⭐ Lend your voice to the collective effort for a better CA. bit.ly/4kxudm8
December 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Excellent brief on the potential of apprenticeship expansion in CA! Apprenticeship is one of the few debt-free pathways we have, especially for working-class & first-gen students. Read the policy brief & spread the word! ⤵️
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December 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Happy #GivingTuesday!🤲❤️ Today the world comes together to celebrate generosity & donate to nonprofit orgs who make a difference. 2025 was a big success for NextGen’s advocacy work thanks to your continued support! Let’s keep the momentum going in 2026!
🎁Donate to NextGen: go.nextgenpolicy.org/fyL7
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
With CA’s #RacialEquityFramework now released, the work shifts to state leadership. We call on agencies & departments to move from principles to implementation & embed equity across state policies, programs, & decision-making.

➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Ring in the holidays w/ NextGen's What’s Next #newsletter! 📬🆕 We’re wrapping up our Nov to dos & are sharing updates on a few current projects. 👀 Get ready for #GivingTuesday, check out our ED’s leadership award, & hear the latest on our #advocacy work!

☑️ Read What’s Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/QdbZ
What’s Next: Bid November farewell with the NextGen team! 🍂☑️ - NextGen Policy
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November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
NextGen is honored to share that our ED Arnold Sowell Jr. was recognized by California Forward as the 2025 California Steward Leader! 🏆 Congratulations to Arnie & his fellow awardees for their stellar leadership & working to better the lives of all Californians.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Sign up! 🏥 ✍️ Open enrollment for #CoveredCA & #MediCal is in full swing! Explore plans & find the right fit for YOU. Get the details & start your enrollment TODAY. @coveredca.bsky.social
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November 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Sign up for NextGen Policy’s email list to receive exclusive #CALeg insights from our policy team, get helpful resources available, receive bi-monthly newsletters about our work & upcoming events.

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November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
NextGen congratulates CA's 50th Senate President pro Tempore, Senator Monique Limón! 🎉We applaud her historic achievement as the first Latina Senate pro Tem & her career advancing progressive solutions to issues impacting Californians.👏

💡Learn more: sd21.senate.ca.gov/news/2025/no...
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM