The Legislature kicked off its month-long summer recess on July 3rd and will be returning on August 3rd to a packed schedule ahead of the fiscal year’s final stretch. In the meantime, EDGE and our advocacy partners are hard at
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On June 29, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Budget Act of 2026-27, which outlines $351.7 billion in total state spending, including $251.5 billion from the state’s General Fund. The state enters 2026-27 with a balanced budget and no projected deficit
On June 26, 2026, the Governor and Legislature reached an agreement on the 2026–27 state budget. The agreement comes at a critical time as California works to protect safety net programs and underserved Californians from federal impacts, while also lowering
California EDGE Coalition Co-Sponsors SB 1054 to Improve Workforce Data and Protect Access to Benefits
Recent federal changes under H.R. 1 have expanded work requirements for Medi-Cal and CalFresh recipients, affecting an estimated 3.5 million Californians. To maintain eligibility, many adults will now need to verify at least 20 hours of work per week for
EDGE Policy Update – June 2026
June has been a busy month at the Capitol, with policy and budget committee hearings in full swing. Many of California EDGE Coalition’s priority bills have continued to advance through the Legislature, including our co-sponsored bill, SB 1054 by Senator
On May 14, Governor Newsom released the 2026–27 May Revision, a $321.9 billion spending plan that reflects stronger-than-expected revenues alongside continued economic uncertainty. General Fund revenues came in $16.5 billion above January projections, driven largely by a spike in 2025
EDGE Policy Update – May 2026
Sacramento, CA — Today, Zima Creason, Executive Director of the California EDGE Coalition, issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s 2026-27 May Revision: “This May Revision arrives with something we were not expecting early in the year –
EDGE Leads the Way: New Adult Dual Enrollment Flyer Empowers School Boards to Expand Opportunity
The California EDGE Coalition has released a new Adult Dual Enrollment (ADE) flyer aimed at equipping school board members with the tools they need to expand opportunity for adult learners across their districts. Designed as a conversation starter, the resource