Category Archives: Budget

Join the Discussion on the Governor’s Budget Scenarios

Governor Schwarzenegger held a press conference on May 14, 2009, to unveil two revised budget proposals for the 2009-10 fiscal year. Here’s the press release for the conference, a new analysis from the California Budget Project, and an initial report … Continue reading

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How will the Propositions affect CalWORKs? An interview with Michael Herald

As voters debate their decisions about the May 19 budget Propositions, many have questions about how the measures will affect welfare recipients and programs. CCRWF Executive Director Kate Karpilow interviewed longtime Summit presenter Mike Herald, Legislative Advocate with the Western … Continue reading

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Why California Federation of Teachers Opposes Prop 1A

Authored by Kenneth Burt, Political Director, California Federation of Teachers The California Federation of Teachers opposes Proposition 1A because it is bad for students. In evaluating proposed public policy, CFT examines the likely impact on the “whole child” and working … Continue reading

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