"Is California Still a Golden State?"

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"USC Dornsife’s Center for the Political Future posed the question, “Is California Still a Golden State?” at a webinar Wednesday, held in partnership with Govern for California, to discuss the impact of state policies and the rhetoric surrounding California residents exiting the state in recent years."

This first Daily Trojan assignment was Adrian's introduction to the interviewing process. Prior to the Webinar covered, Adrian spoke directly to USC's Center for the Political Future Executive Director Kamy Akhavan. After the conclusion of the Webinar, Adrian spoke to attendee Aaron Goode about his thoughts regarding the event. This article introduces readers to the Center for the Political Future, their intension of bringing about political unity, and an overview of the events that the Center hosts. The webinar, "Is California Still a Golden State?" was an online event moderated by the Center's co-directors Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy and featured former California State Treasurer John Chaing and "Govern for California" President David Crane. A prominent compenent to the discussion that ensued was the rising rates of California residents leaving the state. Shrum is quoted saying that some allege that this is due to the state's high sales tax.

The full article can be read at: https://dailytrojan.com/2022/02/10/is-california-still-a-golden-state/