03Feb

Maddy Associates Speaker Series: “California’s Post-Pandemic Economy: From Crisis to Opportunity”

Maddy Associates Virtual Speaker Series “California’s Post-Pandemic Economy: From Crisis to Opportunity” Thursday, February 18, 12:00 – 1:00 pm ONLINE ONLY with Lenny Mendonca, Former Chief Economic and Business Advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom. Join us for a discussion about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economy in the Central Valley and future opportunities that […]

04Mar

Key Milestones

1999:  The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute was established by a unanimous vote of the California Legislature.  (The first and only public policy/public affairs institute to be established by the California Legislature.) 2002:  Became an independent 501(c)3 organization. 2003:  Created the Jim Costa Washington, D.C. Legislative Intern Scholar Program 2004:  Created the Congressman Cal Dooly Leadership […]

28Sep

September 28, 2020

POLICY & POLITICS TODAY: Maddy Associates Speaker Series:  “Closing the Valley’s Digital Divide” with Sunne McPeak, CEO & President of the California Emerging Technology Fund.  Today, September 28 at noon, The Maddy Institute will be hosting Sunne McPeak, President and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund, at a Maddy Associates Speakers Series event. Business […]

22Sep

September 22, 2020

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: From a reservoir to development, where do Patterson City Council candidates stand? Modesto Bee Two political newcomers are vying for the Patterson City Council District A seat: Shivaugn Alves, an educator, and Shawun Ruth Anderson, a nonprofit organization executive. The candidates looking to succeed outgoing Councilman Joshua Naranjo in […]

02Sep

September 2, 2020

TOP STORIES North SJ Valley: What happens to vacant Stanislaus Co Supervisor seat after Tom Berryhill’s death? Modesto Bee The late Tom Berryhill’s Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors seat may remain vacant until November, County Counsel Thomas Boze said, leaving the governing body without a measure to break tie votes during the coronavirus pandemic. See […]

02Jul

July 2, 2020

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: Coronavirus update: Stanislaus has first under-50 death; Tips for safe Fourth Modesto Bee Stanislaus County reported two deaths Tuesday, raising its total to 44. One of them was someone 18 to 49 years old, the first time a county resident under 50 has died. His or her exact age was […]

26Jun

June 26, 2019

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: Homelessness is Merced’s biggest problem. Will this new housing make any difference? Merced Sun-Star The 119-unit affordable housing project, which includes 30 for the most vulnerable homeless, is planned for a site of about 5 acres at Childs Avenue and B Street in Merced. A $13.9 million grant will […]

06May

“Big 5 Reception” Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The Maddy Institute

Today, Monday, May 6th, The Maddy Institute will be hosting its annual “Big 5 Reception”, with Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Legislative Leadership in a private event at the California Museum in Sacramento to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Legislature’s unanimous vote to create the non-partisan Maddy Institute. The funds raised will support the work of The Maddy Institute, including its Bob Beverly […]

06Feb

February 6, 2019

POLICY & POLITICS Deadline FAST APPROACHING:  Wonderful Public Service Graduate Fellowship The Maddy Institute Applications for two $56,000 Fellowships Due Friday, February 22nd, 2019. North SJ Valley: State of the Union had ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ feel, says Modesto area’s new Congressman Josh Harder Fresno Bee Rep. Josh Harder, a Democrat from Turlock, commented on the State […]

25Jan

January 25, 2019

POLICY & POLITICS Deadline February 22nd:  Wonderful Public Service Graduate Fellowship The Maddy Institute Applications for two $56,000 Fellowships Due Friday, February 22nd, 2019. Through the generosity of The Wonderful Company, San Joaquin Valley students will have the opportunity to become the next generation of Valley leaders through The Wonderful Public Service Graduate Fellowship. The Maddy Institute […]