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 »
Join Skills for CA in calling for policies that create a better and fairer economic future for all Californians where everyone has what they need to thrive.
Sign On Today – Letter to the Future of Work Commission Read More »
The CA EDGE Coalition submitted a comment letter to the Future of Work Commission expressing the importance of ensuring all Californians have quality jobs that provide a living wage, stability, access to benefits and have opportunities for training and career advancement.
CA EDGE Coalition’s Comments to the Future of Work Commission Read More »
On June 29th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2020-21 State budget after months of discussions on how to leverage limited state resources to support all Californians and ensure the State’s most underserved communities are protected.
California EDGE Coalition Final State Budget Summary, July 1, 2020 Read More »
The California EDGE Coalition Board of Directors and staff mourn the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the countless other Black men and women who’ve lost their lives to police violence. We stand in solidarity with the Black community and unequivocally affirm that Black Lives Matter.
The CA EDGE Coalition Stands in Solidarity with the Black Community Read More »
On June 22nd, Governor Newsom and the Legislature reached an agreement on a final 2020-21 state spending plan. The budget agreement includes a combination of the Governor’s May Revision and the Legislative plan approved on June 15th.
State Budget Update as of June 23, 2020 Read More »
California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the May Revise to the 2020-21 State Budget, and as expected, there are heavy adjustments and cuts to various initiatives and proposals due to the fiscal impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
CA EDGE Coalition’s Budget Summary of the 2020-21 May Revision Read More »
The CA EDGE Coalition applauds Governor Newsom for making significant investments in
the areas of education and workforce development in this year’s January budget plan.
CA EDGE Coalition’s Summary of Governor Newsom’s 20/21 State Budget Read More »
