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 […]
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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
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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
California EDGE Coalition’s Summary of the Governor’s 2025-26 Enacted State Budget Read More »
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
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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
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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
Statement from Zima Creason, Executive Director of the California EDGE Coalition Read More »
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.
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
State Budget Update: Legislative Budget Agreement Announced Read More »
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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