Position Title: Policy and Advocacy Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Primarily remote within the Sacramento area, with required in-person meetings once per month and as needed. Starting Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000 (DOE). Benefits include, but are not limited to: CalPERS, health/dental insurance, and over 50 days of paid time off. Reports to: Chief of Policy […]
The California EDGE Coalition invites partners to sign on in support of our 2026 Policy Priorities and/or engage in collective advocacy efforts advancing economic mobility for Californians who have been historically excluded from the state’s prosperity. Our 2026 Policy Priorities advance a bold, equity-centered vision to: Advance Equitable Pathways to Quality Jobs by connecting Californians to coordinated
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The California EDGE Coalition’s 2026 Policy Priorities reflect a shared commitment to building a more inclusive, resilient, and equitable economy—one where all Californians can access high-quality jobs and long-term economic security. As a nonpartisan alliance of business, labor, workforce, education, and social justice organizations, EDGE advances policies that connect education, workforce systems, and economic opportunity
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On January 9, Governor Newsom released the 2026–27 State Budget proposal, a $248.3 billion General Fund plan that largely protects prior-year investments. But it offers few major new initiatives and does not include new revenue solutions to address looming federal cuts to health care and food assistance, or the affordability pressures hitting millions of Californians.
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On June 9, the Legislature announced an agreement on a budget plan to address the shortfall using a mix of cuts, borrowing, and other strategies, following the same general framework as the May Revision. Specifically, it includes $3.5 billion in reductions for 2025-26 that will grow to over $12 billion on an ongoing basis; $7.8
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE California EDGE Coalition Announces New Mission and Vision to Guide Statewide Policy and Advocacy Efforts SACRAMENTO, CA — June 9, 2025 — The California EDGE Coalition is proud to announce the adoption of a new mission and vision statement, marking a significant step in the organization’s continued evolution and strategic direction.
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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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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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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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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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