Robert Hertzberg

Senator / Los Angeles, CA

Senator Robert Hertzberg represents nearly 1 million San Fernando Valley residents. After serving in the Assembly from 1996-2002, including two years as Speaker, Hertzberg built an international renewable energy business; invested in solar, wind and electric-car projects; did government work for Mayer Brown LLP, one of the world’s largest law firms; and worked for structural changes in government through two civic groups: California Forward and the Think Long Committee of California.

Robert Hertzberg’s Ideas

Renewable Energy Market

Problem States across the Western region vary in their access to and use of renewable energy sources. Many states continue to rely heavily on fossil power-plants, with high pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Other states, such as California, have excess renewable energy sources during parts of the day, but lack […]

Climate Change | Robert Hertzberg | Senator | Los Angeles, CA

Taxpayer Advocate Program

Problem Filing taxes can be a challenging, complicated process. It is even more frustrating for individuals, who, through no fault of their own, fall victim to administrative errors and delays from the tax collection agency. Solution Senator Bob Hertzberg helped pass legislation this year to expand the taxpayer advocate program […]

Jobs and Entrepreneurship, Smart Government | Robert Hertzberg | Senator | Los Angeles, CA

Upward Mobility Act

Problem During the past 60 years, California has moved from an agriculture and manufacturing-based economy to a services-based economy. As a result, state tax revenues have become less reliant on revenues derived from the Sales and Use Tax on goods and more reliant on revenues derived from the Personal Income […]

Jobs and Entrepreneurship, Smart Government | Robert Hertzberg | Senator | Los Angeles, CA

Latest News

NewDEAL Statement on the Anniversary of January 6th

As we mark one year since the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, the memory of that day must strengthen the resolve of leaders who care about the health of our democracy to protect the right of every eligible American to vote and to ensure the results of those votes […]

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Washington Center for Equitable Growth: Equitable Growth joins NewDEAL Leaders to discuss child care in the post-pandemic U.S. economy

As the U.S. Congress finalizes its negotiations around the Build Back Better Act, policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels of government continue working to rebuild their respective economies in the wake of the coronavirus recession. Against this backdrop, the NewDEAL Leaders, a network of pro-growth elected progressives from state and […]

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Recent News

NewDEAL Statement on the Anniversary of January 6th

January 6, 2022

As we mark one year since the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, the memory of that day must strengthen the resolve of leaders who care about the health of our democracy to protect the right of every eligible American to vote and to ensure the results of those votes […]

Washington Center for Equitable Growth: Equitable Growth joins NewDEAL Leaders to discuss child care in the post-pandemic U.S. economy

December 8, 2021

As the U.S. Congress finalizes its negotiations around the Build Back Better Act, policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels of government continue working to rebuild their respective economies in the wake of the coronavirus recession. Against this backdrop, the NewDEAL Leaders, a network of pro-growth elected progressives from state and […]

Communications Daily: States Plan for Key Role in $42.5B Broadband Program

December 1, 2021

State broadband leaders see opportunity for transformational change with at least $100 million coming to each state from the infrastructure law’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. States are in planning stages as NTIA prepares to distribute funding, said officials and other experts in interviews after President Joe Biden […]

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