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On Saturday, September 13th, the 2025 legislative session officially concluded. The Legislature passed the remaining bills, and are now pending on the Governor’s desk for approval. Several of EDGE’s priority bills advanced from their final floor votes – including bills related to removing barriers for training providers, addressing the benefits cliff, and establishing a statewide […]

EDGE is proud to announce the release of our new Theory of Change – a roadmap that illustrates how our mission and vision translate into real impact for Californians.   Earlier this year, we unveiled our refined mission and vision, which sharpen our focus on driving education and workforce systems change through nonpartisan policy advocacy

On August 18, the Legislature returned from summer recess, where members will shift their focus toward fiscal bills and end-of-session negotiations. While on recess, legislators spent their time in their respective districts, fielding meetings with constituents and addressing local needs. With only a few weeks remaining in the 2025 Legislative Session, this is a pivotal

On July 1st, the 2025-26 fiscal year officially began, marking the start of the state’s new budget and accounting cycle. The enacted budget reflects months of negotiation on the broader budget package, along with numerous anticipated trailer bills that incorporate key legislative compromises and policy priorities. View our full budget summary here.  As the bulk

On June 27, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Budget Act of 2025, which outlines about $321.1 billion in total state spending, including $228.4 billion from the state’s main account, the General Fund. To deal with a projected $11.8 billion budget shortfall for the 2025-26 fiscal year, the state is taking several steps, including cutting spending

On June 13, the California Legislature approved the State Budget Act of 2025 (SB 101), allocating a total of $321.1 billion, including $228.4 billion from the General Fund and $15.7 billion set aside in reserves. This budget addresses a $12 billion shortfall through a combination of $3.5 billion in reductions, $7.8 billion in borrowing and

On June 9, the Legislature reached a budget agreement to address the shortfall with cuts, borrowing, and other strategies. A revised plan was then introduced on June 24 after negotiations with the Governor, restoring funding for education, safety net programs, and workforce training. View the Senate’s Overview of the Budget Act of 2025 here. EDGE

At the California EDGE Coalition, we are deeply committed to advocating for an inclusive economy where every Californian has access to opportunity, education, and economic mobility. Right now, we are witnessing an alarming rise in fear and disruption in Los Angeles and across California due to recent federal enforcement actions. These developments are deeply impacting

Thank you to everyone who registered for our recent Table Talk focused on federal workforce policy updates and what they mean for California. It was a rich and timely conversation, and we are deeply grateful to our expert panelists for sharing their insights. Missed the event? No problem! You can watch the full recording here.