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October Public Policy Roundup

Publication date: 
10/25/2018
IN THIS ISSUE

Improving Special Education in California

State Funding Allocation for Homelessness Programs

LA County’s Dual-Status Youth Motion       

Philanthropy’s Role Supporting Immigrants & Refugees      

Request for Action – Public Charge

Publication date: 
10/05/2018

On September 22, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a proposed rule to revise the criteria for “public charge.” Public charge refers to guidelines employed by immigration officers to determine if an immigrant is likely to become “primarily dependent on the government for subsistence.”

Proposition 1 (Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond) and Proposition Two (No Place Like Home)

Publication date: 
10/05/2018

Two ballot measures appearing on the November 6 ballot directly relate to the work of SCG members in the area of housing. Proposition 1, Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2018, would generate $4 billion in bonds for housing and homeownership programs. Proposition 2, No Place Like Home, would clarify that a limited amount of revenue generated from Mental Health Services Act (2004) can be used for housing individuals with mental health needs.

September Public Policy Roundup

Publication date: 
09/28/2018
IN THIS ISSUE

Advocacy Success! SCG Heads to the Board of Supervisors

Continued Implementation of Continuum of Care Reform:
Trauma-Informed Resources Responses

Post-Tax Reform Watch: State Income Tax Credits
for Education Programs in Limbo

2020 Census: Hard-to-Count Fact Sheets

Publication date: 
09/10/2018

The Census Bureau faces various challenges to an unconventional census which includes a new online response option and the pending inclusion of the citizenship question. These challenges increase the potential of undercounting historically underrepresented groups referred to as “Hard-to-Count” (HTC) communities. These groups are at higher risk of not being fully counted in the 2020 Census which can lead to unequal access to vital public and private resources.

Career and Technical Education (CTE): Public Policy Changes to the CTE Landscape

Publication date: 
09/06/2018

By Gustavo Medrano, Public Policy Intern

August Addendum - Public Policy Roundup

Publication date: 
08/30/2018
IN THIS ISSUE

Spotlight on State Legislation
        Senate Bill 1004 (Wiener): Making
        Prevention and Early Intervention
        Services Equally Accessible

Highlights from the California State Budget

Publication date: 
08/15/2018

By Eric Schroer and Gustavo Medrano

At the end of June, Governor Brown and the Legislature negotiated a state budget of $201 billion. This summary examines the state’s spending in areas of funders’ interest, including:

 

Take Action: Private Foundations Advocating for Census 2020

Publication date: 
08/13/2018

By Gustavo Medrano, Public Policy Intern

The Bauman Foundation recently sought legal opinion from Harmon, Curran, Spielberg + Eisenberg, LLP on how private foundations, in general, can play a role in promoting a fair and accurate census. This post outlines the legal opinion obtained by the Bauman Foundation. The opinion provides that:

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Policy Update
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy
Funding Area 
POPULATIONS & COMMUNITIESPUBLIC POLICY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENTAdvocacy

November 2018 Ballot Measures

Publication date: 
08/09/2018

On November 6, Californians will head to the polls to decide on various initiatives.  These ballot measure cover the gamut of public policy issues, including affordable housing bonds and rent control to transportation funding and daylight savings time. Many of these initiatives would have direct consequences for the Southern California region. This includes funding for the Lower Los Angeles Rivers, Santa Monica Bay and Ventura County, funding for children's hospitals, and modified homeowner property tax regulations that would significantly impact local tax revenues.

 

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Policy Update
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy

Comments on Proposed Information Collection on 2020 Census

Publication date: 
08/07/2018

Philanthropy California joined the League of California Community Foundations to urge the Department of Commerce to withdraw the citizenship question from the 2020 Census questionnaire as it will significantly undermine efforts to achieve a fair and accurate census.

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Policy Update
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy
Funding Area 
POPULATIONS & COMMUNITIESPUBLIC POLICY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Special Initiatives 
2020 CensusPhilanthropy California
Types of Support 
Public Policy/Advocacy

Resources from the 'CA Policy Forum - We All Count: Tackling the 2020 Census Together'

Publication date: 
08/06/2018

Below is a link to the webcast recording of the 'CA Policy Forum - We All Count: Tackling the 2020 Census Together. Please be advised that the webcast recording was created to be viewed in real-time, and as such the viewing pane is small. However, the panel discussion was a fascinating conversation that will serve as an important resource. 

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Program Materials
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy

July Public Policy Roundup

Publication date: 
07/26/2018

The July Roundup looks at our continuing efforts on the 2020 Census, funding efforts related to addressing the family separation crisis at the southern border, efforts by New York funders as they relate to the closure of prisons and a deep dive on the proposed gas tax repeal in the state.

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