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 the state deficit in the Governor’s final budget before the end of his term. […]
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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 CalFresh and, beginning in 2027, 80 hours per month for Medi-Cal. California currently faces
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 Cabaldon, which focuses on workforce data infrastructure. The deadline for bills to pass
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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 capital gains income. The proposal maintains nearly $29.9 billion in total reserves, including $15.1 billion
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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 – a genuine opportunity! With unexpected additional dollars on the table, California has a real chance
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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 breaks down what ADE is, why it matters, and how boards can take action to
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 bills span key themes, including strengthening financial aid and reducing barriers to college access, expanding
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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 education. As economic pressures continue to strain learners across the state, the brief underscores how
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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 and Workforce, highlights how recent federal actions could increase the number of uninsured Californians, raise
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 create new risks to support services, especially in underserved communities. As the second year of
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