Jerry Brown in 2018 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Crime: Instead of new laws, consider the overall system

My plea is relatively straightforward: Take time to understand how our system of crime and punishment has evolved, how other states and countries have devised their prison systems and what changes might we now make. I urge that instead of enacting new laws because of horrible crimes and lurid headlines, you consider the overall system and what it might need and what truly protects public safety.
Source: 2018 California State of the State address Jan 25, 2018

On Environment: Deal with pollution at local level

When you passed cap-and-trade legislation, you also passed a far-reaching air pollution measure that for the first time focuses on pollutants that disproportionately affect specific neighborhoods. Instead of just measuring pollutants over vast swaths of land, regulators will zero in on those communities which are particularly disadvantaged by trains, trucks or factories.
Source: 2018 California State of the State address Jan 25, 2018

On Technology: California Waterfix: Modernized state water system

Finally, we have the California Waterfix, a long studied and carefully designed project to modernize our broken water system. I am convinced that it will conserve water, protect the fish and the habitat in the Delta and ensure the delivery of badly needed water to the millions of people who depend on California's aqueducts. Local water districts--in both the North and South--are providing the leadership and the financing because they know it is vital for their communities, and for the whole state.
Source: 2018 California State of the State address Jan 25, 2018

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