The end of session deadline was Friday, September 10th, 2021, where hundreds of bills were voted on by the Legislature. The EDGE Team is excited to see the passage of our priority bills that are now on the Governor’s desk!

Development of the Cradle-to-Career Data System, CA’s first longitudinal data system, is underway – and it is imperative that stakeholders and advocates remain engaged throughout implementation. To Recap  2021-22 State Budget includes $18 million to build the data system. SB

As the fall semester quickly approaches, there are still eligible students on the fence about enrolling at California community college. Prospective students are encouraged to enroll now in classes and plan ahead for future semesters. The benefits can’t be ignored.

The CA EDGE Coalition applauds the Governor and Legislature for investing in the  Cradle-to-Career Data System, California’s first longitudinal data system. Now that the investment has been secured, it is imperative that advocacy efforts continue throughout the implementation process.  In

California is home to nearly 11 million immigrants – accounting for almost 27 percent of the state’s population. Roughly 2.5 million immigrants are undocumented, meaning less access to social safety net programs, financial assistance, and job security. Throughout the ongoing

On July 12th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2021-22 State Budget Act, a historic $262.6 billion spending plan fueled by a $76 billion state surplus and $27 billion in aid from the federal government. This state budget reflects an agreement

On May 14, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision, building upon the January budget proposal and making major investments totaling $100 billion in the areas of education, workforce training, economic recovery, broadband access, and support services for underserved