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EDGE Policy Update May 2025 – LA Impact

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 moving forward to floor votes, while those held in suspense will not proceed this session. […]

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2025-26 Governor’s May Revise Budget – Impact on LA

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, and the impact of tariffs. These combined factors have contributed to an estimated $16 billion

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EDGE Policy Update April 2025 – Impact on LA

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 of committee. These measures then advanced to the next stages of the legislative process, carrying

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California EDGE Coalition’s Summary of the Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision

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 revenue, and the impact of tariffs. These combined factors have contributed to an estimated $16

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2025-26 May Revision Highlights

  Sacramento, CA — Today, Zima Creason, Executive Director of the California EDGE Coalition, issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s 2025-26 May Revision: “The Governor’s May Revision reflects the tough budget reality we’re facing, not just in California, but across the country. While we understand the need for difficult decisions, the impact

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EDGE Policy Update – April 2025

April is proving to be exceptionally busy at the Capitol, with numerous budget and policy committee hearings convening throughout the month. Budget committees devoted significant time to analyzing Governor Newsom’s 2025–26 budget proposal, and members are in the midst of determining their own legislative and funding priorities. These deliberations are expected to continue well into

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Governor Newsom Releases the Master Plan for Career Education

On April 2nd, Governor Newsom unveiled the Master Plan for Career Education. The Master Plan proposes to create a more inclusive workforce by acknowledging that while traditional four-year degrees remain valuable, they are not the sole pathway to well-paying, fulfilling careers. The Master Plan provides 6 focus areas that seek to align and strengthen our

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A Message from EDGE Executive Director on the Recent Executive Order

Dear Partners, In light of the recent executive order calling for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education, the CA EDGE Coalition is concerned about the potential implications for our work and the broader education and workforce ecosystem. While the full impact of this decision remains unclear, our mission remains unchanged. As a nonpartisan

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EDGE Network Table Talk – Pre-Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, and Earn and Learn Opportunities in California Part II was a Huge Success!

A huge thank you to everyone who registered and participated in our recent Table Talk on Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Earn-and-Learn Opportunities Part II! Your engagement helps drive meaningful conversations on workforce training and economic mobility. Couldn’t make it? We’ve got you covered! Watch the event recording here. Let’s keep the momentum going! Join the EDGE

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