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Californian Voters Believe that the Budget Should Help Even the Playing Field

On June 27, Governor Jerry Brown signed the new California budget. Thanks to Prop 30 increasing taxes on the wealthy, this is the first time in many years that California will not see devastating cuts to education and other state services. The new budget invests in the future by prioritizing education funding for students from disadvantaged backgrounds…

“Tele-Town Hall” Voters Weigh In on California Budget Priorities

On June 23, California Calls presented “What California’s New Budget Means for Families, Women, and Children” a Tele-town Hall Meeting, hosted by Former State Senator Sheila Kuehl to discuss the new California budget passed by the state legislature that includes increases in spending for the first time in years. Our guest speakers on the panel were Assemblywoman…