Today, Governor Newsom released the 2021-2022 proposed state budget – with a total of $227.2 billion in critical funding. We will release our more detailed analysis soon, but you can check out a snapshot of the 2021-2022 budget proposal here.
Governor Newsom Releases 2021-22 State Budget Read More »
You are the Director of Policy & Advocacy for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA). CHIRLA is a newly elected EDGE Coalition Board Member. Please tell us about CHIRLA and the work you do with the organization. The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) was founded in 1986. CHIRLA is a California leader with
Governor Newsom’s Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery released their report last week, highlighting the progress made thus far by the administration, Task Force, state agencies, and other community partnerships working to address the ongoing pandemic-induced recession.
Please take a look at the application instructions for the Program Manager and Administrative Assistant positions.
The CA EDGE Coalition is seeking to hire two new team members Read More »
Election season has been, and continues to be, intense. The Nation is anxious to learn who will be our next president and is grappling with the outcomes of many propositions and measures.
EDGE Releases Policy Agenda and Election Statement Read More »
For the second year in a row, the California EDGE Coalition was awarded a grant partnership for the Bay Area-based project, ReWork the Bay.
California EDGE Coalition Receives ReWork the Bay Grant Partnership Read More »
A lot is happening on the California ballot this election, but one thing the CA EDGE Coalition is paying very close attention to is Proposition 16.
Equity on the Ballot: CA EDGE and Proposition 16 Read More »
The California EDGE Coalition Board and staff are heartbroken over the loss of our amazing Board Vice President, Dr. Alma Salazar.
Our friend, Dr. Alma Salazar Read More »
An updated Heroes Act proposal was released this week with a price tag of $2.2 trillion dollars (the original proposal was $3.4 trillion). As the Governor mentions in his statement, we have an October 15th budget trigger that if we don’t get federal aid, various budget cuts will be made.
Update on the Federal Coronavirus Relief Package Read More »
On August 31st, the California Legislature concluded the 2019/2020 two-year legislative session, which proved to be one of the most historic, challenging and complex sessions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While in the midst of a global pandemic and economic recession, destructive wildfires, and the uprise of racial injustices across the nation, lawmakers ended the legislative year in a late-night voting session advancing critical priorities seeking to help Californians impacted by the pandemic.
CA EDGE Coalition End of Legislative Session Summary September 2, 2020 Read More »