The first issue of the **GSA Legislative Affairs Newsletter** for the 2025 calendar year has been released! This January/February edition launches *Aggie Insights*, a recurring publication designed to keep UC Davis graduate and professional students informed about the legislative, budgetary, and local policy developments that directly shape our academic, financial, and community well-being. ## About this Edition This launch issue provides: - A welcome note introducing the 2024–25 Legislative Affairs Directors - City, state, and federal policy developments - Updates on Davis housing, transportation, and local planning - A breakdown of Governor Newsom’s proposed 2025–26 California State Budget - A Legislative Affairs One-Pager on UC funding reductions - Advocacy opportunities and GSA involvement updates This newsletter underscores the role of graduate students in shaping policy outcomes—from city-level transportation access to state funding for higher education, mentorship standards, and federal research investment. --- ## Newsletter Avaliable on the GSA News Feed Read the full newsletter on the GSA website: https://gsa.ucdavis.edu/news/legislative-affairs-directors-newsletter-januaryfebruary-2025 Direct PDF download: [LAD Newsletter Jan/Feb 2025 Final (PDF)](https://gsa.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk7966/files/media/documents/LAD%20Newsletter%20JanFeb%202025_FINAL%20%281%29.pdf) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} --- ## Meet the Legislative Affairs Directors This issue introduces: - **Jillian Gronnerud**, City Liaison LAD - **Jalen Ward**, State & Federal LAD (Co-Editor) Together, they are coordinating legislative tracking, student-facing policy analysis, and advocacy strategy development in collaboration with the External Vice President, UCGPC, UCOP advocacy teams, and campus partners. --- ## Why This Series Exists The Legislative Affairs Newsletter is part of a broader effort to: - Increase transparency around decision-making processes that impact graduate students - Equip students with policy literacy and advocacy tools - Provide pathways for engagement through one-pagers, testimony prep, and GSA events - Build alignment between city, state, and federal priorities affecting graduate life --- ## Stay Tuned As future editions roll out (March/April, May/June, etc.), archived posts will be added here for accessibility and professional documentation. If you’re interested in policy advocacy, newsletter contributions, or joining regional delegation events, opportunities will be shared in upcoming issues. *Thank you for following along as we archive this work. More editions coming soon!* 