News & Events
FROM THE CALIFORNIA EDGE COALITIONEDGE’s Summary of the Governor’s May Revision
On May 14, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision, building upon the January budget proposal and making major investments totaling $100 billion in the areas of education, workforce training, economic recovery, broadband access, and support services for underserved Californians....
Highlights of the Governor’s May Revision
Governor Gavin Newsom released his May Revision today, May 14th, proposing significant investments that seek to support workers, businesses, education and training programs, and undeserved communities. Several budget items noted below are closely tied to EDGE’s policy priorities. EDGE applauds...
Call to Action: Support Education and Workforce Bills Pending on Suspense File
As we approach the Senate and Assembly suspense file hearing, taking place on Thursday, May 20th upon adjournment of session, EDGE is working hard to raise awareness and uplift critical measures pending before the Appropriations committees from both houses – urging our State leaders to make...
EDGE Addresses Pandemic Recovery by Seeking a Social Safety Net for Underserved Communities
As the pandemic conversation shifts to recovery, much of the work centers on not just going back to the way things were, but rather seizing this moment to create a better, more just California — addressing the disparities existing prior to the pandemic, and ensuring another crisis will never...
EDGE Statement – American Families Plan
President Biden Releases American Families Plan On April 28th, President Biden released the American Families Plan, which details the administration's vision to “build a strong economy that does not leave anyone behind.” The California EDGE Coalition applauds the President’s effort to increase...
Education-to-Employment Data for California’s Industry
On April 1, 2021, the CA EDGE Coalition in partnership with CA Competes hosted a webinar focused on the Cradle-to-Career data system, Education-to-Employment Data for California's Industry . A fabulous lineup of panel participants shared there insights, expertise, and perspectives on how the...
CA EDGE Coalition and its sponsored bill, SB 554
California EDGE Coalition thanks the Irvine Foundation for sponsoring this informational video uplifting EDGE and our sponsored bill, SB 554, that was signed by Governor Newsom in 2019. SB 554 is an adult dual enrollment bill that allows adults earning their high school equivalencies to also...
Register for our upcoming webinar on digital inclusion
Join us on April 28th at 11am as we discuss digital inclusion as a key and imperative strategy to achieving an equitable, resilient, and inclusive economic future for all Californians.
