Category Archives: Bill Lockyer
Bill Lockyer Discusses Filling California’s Large Education Gap
Former elected official Bill Lockyer discusses how California is working to fill the education gap. The state of California is facing an incredible gap between the need to obtain a college degree and an inability to afford one. Bill Lockyer previously worked with elected officials in the Bay Area and beyond to fill the education […]
Where California Should Go in 25 Years Per Bill Lockyer
Bill Lockyer has enjoyed a state policy career that has spanned decades in the California Capitol and key elected positions. While he no longer runs for office, his views and perspectives are still sought after because of the significant experience he developed on California state policy during his tenure. As a result, what he sees for […]
Bill Lockyer and New Directions in Education with a Biden Presidency
Bill Lockyer On New Directions in Education with a Biden Presidency With a new presidency comes all sorts of new policies, including new policies on education. The Biden-Harris administration is about to face various challenges in the area of education, largely because President Trump had taken a lot of action to minimize federal involvement in […]
Importance of Diversity in the Legal System per Bill Lockyer
Former California Attorney General, Bill Lockyer worked with Gov. Gavin Newsom to encourage diversity in the state’s highest court. In October 2020, Justice Marty Jenkins became the first openly gay nominee to the California Supreme Court. Jenkins, who came out of retirement for the appointment, held several appointments at the state and federal level. He […]
Bill Lockyer Reflects on How a Segment of the Bay Trail Was Named for Him
In 1987, then California State Senator Bill Lockyer had a vision. He wanted to build a 500-mile public bike trail that ringed the Bay Area. After two years of campaigning, the plan was approved. “It took time to have the plan approved, and even more time to put the plan into action,” remembers Bill Lockyer. […]
Bill Lockyer Discusses the Elimination of the State of California’s DNA Lab Backlog
Former elected official and attorney Bill Lockyer discusses the elimination of the State of California’s DNA lab backlog. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, / July 27, 2020 / Bill Lockyer, former California Attorney General, recalls an important state even that happened nearly 20 years ago. In June of 2001, Bill Lockyer was able to announce that an […]