For the 11th Annual Developmental Disabilities Public Policy Conference, sponsored by The Arc California and United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration, Director of Research Scott Graves presented on the governor’s proposed budget and prospects for additional investments in public services in 2018-19.
Legislative Lobby Days
For the National Association of Social Workers’ Legislative Lobby Days, Director of Research Scott Graves presented on the governor’s proposed budget and prospects for additional investments in public services in 2018-19.
Housing California Annual Conference
For Housing California’s annual conference, Director of Research Scott Graves participated in a workshop on a proposed ballot initiative to reform California’s property tax system.
Rethinking Prop 13
For an event hosted by the TechEquity Collaborative, Director of Strategic Communications Steven Bliss discussed how Proposition 13 has affected California and how its partial repeal will help spur more widespread opportunity and growth.
California Assembly Blue Ribbon Commission on Early Childhood Education Hearing
For the fourth hearing of the California Assembly Blue Ribbon Commission on Early Childhood Education, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher discussed the Governor’s 2018-19 budget proposal for the state’s subsidized child care and development system. » Read more about: California Assembly Blue Ribbon Commission on Early Childhood Education Hearing »
Early Learning Advocacy Day
For the California Child Development Administrators Association’s Early Learning Advocacy Day, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on the Governor’s 2018-19 budget proposal for the child care and development system while also providing some context regarding economic trends in California as well as federal policy actions.
Sacramento Safari 2018 (Legislative Conference)
For the Parent-Teacher Association’s Sacramento Safari 2018, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on how early care and education relates to the effects of poverty on youth, their long-term achievement, and family stability.
There’s a Hole in My Budget: What’s the Governor Covering and What’s Left Out?
For Northern California Grantmakers’ event “There’s a Hole in My Budget: What’s the Governor Covering and What’s Left Out?” Executive Director Chris Hoene presented on the state budget process and this year’s emerging issues.
English Learner Leadership and Legacy Initiative Meeting
For the English Learner Leadership and Legacy Initiative (ELLLI), Senior Policy Analyst Jonathan Kaplan provided an overview of the state budget process and timeline, and highlighted opportunities for public engagement in the process. Get slide deck. » Read more about: English Learner Leadership and Legacy Initiative Meeting »
Assembly Select Committee on Health Care Delivery Systems and Universal Coverage
For the fourth hearing of the Assembly Select Committee on Health Care Delivery Systems and Universal Coverage, Director of Research Scott Graves presented “Constitutional Constraints on Moving Toward Universal Coverage in California.”