At the California EDGE Coalition, we are deeply committed to advocating for an inclusive economy where every Californian has access to opportunity, education, and economic mobility. Right now, we are witnessing an alarming rise in fear and disruption in Los

Thank you to everyone who registered for our recent Table Talk focused on federal workforce policy updates and what they mean for California. It was a rich and timely conversation, and we are deeply grateful to our expert panelists for

On June 9, the Legislature announced an agreement on a budget plan to address the shortfall using a mix of cuts, borrowing, and other strategies, following the same general framework as the May Revision. Specifically, it includes $3.5 billion in

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  California EDGE Coalition Announces New Mission and Vision to Guide Statewide Policy and Advocacy Efforts   SACRAMENTO, CA — June 9, 2025 — The California EDGE Coalition is proud to announce the adoption of a new mission

May marks a critical juncture in California’s legislative calendar, as both the Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committees held Suspense File hearings to determine which bills would advance. Many of EDGE’s supported bills passed out of the Committee and are now

On May 14, Governor Gavin Newsom presented the 2025-26 May Revision, an updated state budget proposal shaped by economic disruptions stemming from federal instability. The proposal adjusts for a projected $11.95 billion shortfall driven by market volatility, decreased tourism revenue,

Following the Legislature’s spring recess from April 10 through April 21, lawmakers returned to a packed schedule of policy committee hearings. A variety of bills impacting workers, opportunity youth, and returning students were heard, debated, and, where approved, voted out

https://youtu.be/_22g5b21deM On May 14, Governor Gavin Newsom presented the 2025-26 May Revision, an updated state budget proposal shaped by economic disruptions stemming from federal instability. The proposal adjusts for a projected $11.95 billion shortfall driven by market volatility, decreased tourism