Tom Negrete is a highly respected journalist and editor, best known for his work at the California Research Bureau, a state agency that provides nonpartisan research to California lawmakers. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. He has worked for several media outlets, including The New York Times and The Sacramento Bee, and was the Director of Innovation & News Operations at the latter. Tom has also served as a consultant for The American Press Institute and as an Associate Editor at CALmatters before joining the California Research Bureau. His expertise in research, writing, and editing has made him an invaluable member of the bureau, and he is committed to providing useful and timely information to policymakers.