Budget Amendments are Complete: What’s Next for Advocates?
Late last week, the Legislature passed a dozen late-session bills amending the 2023-24 budget package, closing out legislative action on the state budget this year.
Supporting Students Requires Investments Beyond the Classroom
The diversity of California’s students is an invaluable asset that enables our communities to thrive. State leaders have a responsibility to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn and achieve their goals. Yet, many California students of color face persistent challenges. To address these challenges, Governor Newsom’s “Equity Multiplier” proposal would increase funding to … Continued
What We’re Watching Ahead of the May Revision
Raising Revenues is Essential for Supporting Californians
Staying Committed and Accountable to Unhoused Californians
No Californian should lack a safe and stable home – yet many thousands of individuals in California experience homelessness and its destructive effects every year.
Corporate Tax Breaks Hurt Californians
In a state as wealthy as ours, no one should have to live in poverty
California Set To Become World’s 4th Largest Economy. Who is Left Out?
California is set to become the world’s 4th largest economy — larger than Germany and the United Kingdom if the state were an independent nation. This strong economy should ensure that every resident has a roof over their head, access to food and clean drinking water, the opportunity to get a higher education, and a … Continued
5 Ways California Can Support Workers & Families Right Now
Safe communities, living wages, stable child care, affordable housing, and healthy workplaces. In good times and bad, what Californians need to thrive doesn’t change. We all want to live in flourishing communities and know our family, friends, and neighbors will be OK when a recession, pandemic, inflation, or extreme weather conditions hit. Government and smart … Continued
State Leaders Need to Provide Significant Relief. Here’s How.
The 2022-23 state budget is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for state leaders to provide significant relief for Californians