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 –
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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
EDGE Policy Update – April 2026
EDGE is proud to share an initial list of bill priorities for the second year of the 2025–2026 legislative session. This year’s priorities reflect our continued commitment to expanding access to education and workforce pathways for underserved Californians. Our supported
The California EDGE Coalition has released a new issue brief, Emergency Student Financial Assistance, highlighting the critical role that flexible, rapid-response aid plays in keeping adult students enrolled in career-focused postsecondary education and training programs on track to complete their
Federal Policy Shifts Could Impact California’s Health Care Workforce—New EDGE Fact Sheet Explains How
Rapid federal policy changes are creating significant uncertainty for California’s health care system—with implications that extend beyond health coverage to the state’s workforce, economy, and economic mobility. A new EDGE fact sheet, Federal Policy Shifts—Impacts on California’s Health Care System
EDGE Policy Update – February 2026
The Legislature hit its bill introduction deadline on Friday, February 20. Thus far, hundreds of bills have been introduced on various topics, including education, workforce development, and safety net issues, many of which aim to support Californians as federal actions
Join Us in Collective Advocacy to Expand Access to Good Jobs
The California EDGE Coalition invites partners to sign on in support of our 2026 Policy Priorities and/or engage in collective advocacy efforts advancing economic mobility for Californians who have been historically excluded from the state’s prosperity. Our 2026 Policy Priorities advance
Introducing California EDGE Coalition’s 2026 Policy Priorities
The California EDGE Coalition’s 2026 Policy Priorities reflect a shared commitment to building a more inclusive, resilient, and equitable economy—one where all Californians can access high-quality jobs and long-term economic security. As a nonpartisan alliance of business, labor, workforce, education,