State Policy Fellow Esi Hutchful will present to the Elk Grove United Methodist Church on how discriminatory government policies have led to racial wealth disparities and historically hindered African Americans’ efforts to build wealth. » Read more about: Elk Grove United Methodist Church »
Webinar: Understanding Poverty Measures Used to Assess Economic Well-Being in California
As part of our Policy Perspectives Speakers Series, this webinar looked at how three major measures of poverty – the Official Poverty Measure, Supplemental Poverty Measure, and California Poverty Measure – can be used to assess economic well-being in California.
2019-20 California Budget: Priorities Through a Budget Lens
Executive Director Chris Hoene presented “Understanding Governor Gavin Newsom’s Policy Priorities Through His 2019-20 Budget Proposal” to ASPA Sacramento and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
All. Together. Now.
Executive Director Chris Hoene presented on policy developments affecting older adults in California for the Marin Community Foundation’s summit, “All. Together. Now.” which explored services and policies to improve older adult economic security in Marin. » Read more about: All. Together. Now. »
USC Center for Health Journalism’s Collaborative Gathering
Director of Research Scott Graves spoke about the implications of various health policy proposals in the 2019-20 state budget proposal, including plans to expand coverage and help boost the affordability of insurance purchased through the individual market, for the USC Center for Health Journalism’s Collaborative Gathering.
Family Economic Security Partnership Meeting
For First 5 Contra Costa’s Family Economic Security Partnership meeting, Director of Research Scott Graves presented on the 2019-20 state budget proposal and prospects for reducing poverty and improving economic security.
Affordability, Food and Housing Access Taskforce: Capitol Briefing
Policy Analyst Amy Rose presented on college students’ unmet need for food and housing affordability at the Community College League of California’s Capitol Briefing event.
Webinar: Investments in Young Children and Families in the 2019-20 State Budget Proposal
First 5 California’s Camille Maben and the Budget Center’s Kristin Schumacher and Esi Hutchful provided an overview on what’s in the 2019-20 state budget proposal that impacts children and families.
Tax Time Matters
For Thrive, the Alliance for Nonprofits for San Mateo County’s “Tax Time Matters,” Senior Policy Analyst Sara Kimberlin presented on how the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) boosts economic security for low-income workers and the Governor’s proposal to significantly expand the credit in the 2019-20 state budget.
Child Care Advocacy Day
For the California Alternative Payment Program Association’s “Child Care Advocacy Day,” Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on what’s included in Governor Newsom’s 2019-20 state budget proposal that will impact families and children.