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Legislative Update; Legislative Analyst Office Releases New Report

Elizabeth Esquivel & Mishaal Gill
Feb 21, 2023

The California Legislature has introduced 2741 measures since December 5th, 2022

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Education Omnibus Trailer Bill Released

Elizabeth Esquivel & Mishaal Gill
Feb 7, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom released the 2023-24 state budget proposal that focuses on resiliency and protecting existing investments, while emphasizing the use of one-time funding.

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Governor Newsom Releases the 2023-24 State Budget Proposal

Elizabeth Esquivel & Mishaal Gill
Jan 10, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom released the 2023-24 state budget proposal that focuses on resiliency and protecting existing investments, while emphasizing the use of one-time funding.

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Legislature Reconvenes for the 2023-2024 Regular Session 

Elizabeth Esquivel & Mishaal Gill
Jan 6, 2023

Senate President pro Tem, Toni Atkins, announced committee chairs and membership for the 2023-24 legislative session.

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Legislative Analyst Office Releases 2023-24 Fiscal Outlook Revealing a $24 Billion Budget Deficit

Elizabeth Esquivel
Nov 22, 2022

When the report was released, it revealed an estimated $25 billion deficit and as of today, the LAO updated their report to reflect a $24 billion budget deficit. Below are some of the highlights from the report.

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Governor Newsom Acts on Key Bills

Elizabeth Esquivel & Andrea Ball
Sep 30, 2022

Governor Newsom has been busy this week acting on hundreds of bills before him. He has already decided the fate of bills that CASBO has taken a position on and have been closely monitoring.

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