Los Angeles Times: What Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger did right
The Obamacare rollout in California has been bumpy, but it's running much more smoothly here than in most of America. And for that, we can thank former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
In the News
Although still in its infancy, the USC Schwarzenegger Institute has already generated extensive media coverage in connection with its mission and activities.
Los Angeles Times: Schwarzenegger, on Capitol Hill, rallies for after-school programs
WASHINGTON – Arnold Schwarzenegger made an appearance on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, and the Hollywood actor and former California governor was uncharacteristically disciplined.
Schwarzenegger, on Capitol Hill, rallies for after-school programs
Schwarzenegger said his trip to Washington was intended to rally lawmakers against proposed cuts in federal spending for after-school programs.
Politico: A prime time for learning
There is a large and growing body of evidence showing that comprehensive after-school programs help inspire kids to learn and help working families.
The Wrap
James Cameron, Ron Meyer to Headline First Schwarzenegger Institute Symposium at USC
For post-shutdown reform ideas, many look to California
Not long ago, California was so deep in crisis that top officials pleaded with Washington for a financial bailout. A lot has changed.
California Sees Gridlock Ease in Governing
Before Washington, California was the national symbol of partisan paralysis and government dysfunction. This was the place where voter initiatives slashed the power of state lawmakers, runaway deficits and gridlocked budgets were the rule of the day.
Obamacare and Arnold Schwarzenegger
The Obamacare funding debate in Washington falls on deaf ears here in California. We aren't arguing over why the law was passed; we are too busy working together on how best to implement it.
Schwarzenegger legacy: Environmental protection
Schwarzenegger signed laws requiring the state's energy to come from a growing percentage of clean renewables and making solar affordable for every household; and perhaps the most prominent example of environmental leadership was AB 32, the historic bipartisan legislation that made California a leader in fighting climate change.
Physical Fitness: It’s a Team Effort
When Governor Schwarzenegger first asked me to serve in 2006, we agreed that we needed to do something transformational for our kids, who were at great risk of obesity-related health problems.