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This month's roundup features the National Arts Index, a research and policy initiative that encourages policy makers and the arts community to engage in critical dialogue about the status of the arts in the United States.
A memo from the Joint Committee on Taxation released this week confirms that increasing the standard deduction while keeping the charitable deduction as is, as H.R. 1 proposes, will result in far less charitable giving to American communities. Under the current law, JCT estimates that 40.7 million taxpayers who itemize will deduct charitable contributions totaling $241.1 billion in 2018. If H.R.
On November 15, 2017, Advancement Project hosted a webinar on “Race Counts”. Race Counts is an online interactive tool developed by Advancement Project that provides a three-dimensional framework for understanding racial equity in California. A report on Race Counts can also be found here. The webinar presentation was participated by:
On November 8, 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64, launching a new era in the consumption, marketing, taxation and regulation of for what decades has been California’s largest cash crop, marijuana. In this paper, I will explore how the policy issues emerging from the legalization of recreational marijuana intersect with racial justice, education, youth wellbeing, the built environment and economic development.
President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order No. 13813 titled, “Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition across the United States” on October 12, 2017.
On October 31, 2017, Smart Growth California hosted a webinar about Senate Bill 1 (Beall) California’s New Housing Transportation Bill. The presentation centered on the role funders can play in coalition-building and advocacy toward transportation equity, a criteria hotly debated by community advocacy groups before SB 1 passed last year. Speakers included:
Low-income communities and communities of color have been left out and left behind by public policy and investment, both historically and up to the present day. As a result, our communities are organizing and fighting to overcome a litany of inter-connected challenges: unaffordable housing; inadequate transit service; inequitable development and a growing threat of displacement; unhealthy neighborhoods; an inability to access quality jobs; and an absence of even the most basic infrastructure and services.
Transportation connects people to places, and is a major determinant of access to opportunity and economic mobility. At the same time, it powerfully shapes both the location and the nature of development and land-use, whether that be a suburban subdivision accessible to a freeway exit, luxury
condominiums a short walk from a rail station, or a warehouse district near a port. In short, transportation creates both benefits (like access to opportunity) and burdens (like exposure to toxic emissions).
Governor Jerry Brown finished signing and vetoing bills this past Sunday. He signed 859 bills sent to him by the Legislature, and vetoed 118 bills. The Governor signed a legislative package meant to address the affordable housing crisis in California. SCG Public Policy staff has provided an overview of the bills here.
Every ten years, the U.S. Constitution mandates a counting of every person living in the United States, regardless of their citizenship status. The next decennial census will be conducted in 2020. The counting of nearly 400 million persons is an endeavor that requires cooperation among federal, state, and local governments, community based organizations, and philanthropy.
The combination of higher demand for housing and insufficient supply in California has driven a rapid rise in housing costs. According to a recent report by The McKinsey Global Institute, more than 50 percent of the state’s households are unable to afford the cost of housing in their local markets. Low-income Californians are disproportionately impacted with a state shortfall of 1.5 million affordable units for extremely low and very-low income renter households.
The White House has proposed an outline for tax policy changes, entitled “Unified Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code.”
The proposed tax plan would affect individual income tax rates and corporate tax rates. This memorandum will focus on the proposed changes to the tax code that would have a direct impact to philanthropy, and follows up on an analysis by Southern California Grantmakers in May.
As we barrel down the end of the legislative season and race to SCG’s Annual Conference next Tuesday, September 26, the September Public Policy Roundup provides key updates on legislation, immigration, the federal budget, and many more topics. We always look forward to hearing your thoughts, comments, and questions on our public policy efforts. You can reach us at [email protected] or (213) 680-8866 ext 221.
The California Policy Forum explored the state’s current political landscape as the 2018 elections commence, and what trends philanthropy should be alert to during this time.
SCG’s Public Policy Team has been working with partners on several advocacy fronts related to the ability for philanthropy and nonprofits to serve our communities. This month’s Public Policy Roundup provides legislative updates on AB 1250 (Jones-Sawyer) and the Johnson Amendment. This edition also features public policy areas in veterans affairs, immigration, healthcare, criminal justice, and more!
On behalf of San Diego Food Funders, I am writing to express our support of SB 138 (McGuire), the Count Me In: Expand Access to School Meals bill. This legislation will improve school districts’ ability to identify low-income students, reduce child hunger, and support student success with nutritious school meals.
On July 20, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) held their Monthly Immigration Policy Call. SCG has provided highlights from the call.
This memorandum analyzes a recently passed legislative package that extends the state’s Cap-and-Trade program and increases community-level monitoring of air pollution.
On behalf of more than 300 foundations, funders, and grantmakers of Southern California Grantmakers (SCG), we write to urge your “no” on Assembly Bill 1250 (Jones-Sawyer).
SCG’s Public Policy Roundup is available to all of our members; please feel free to share with your colleagues by adding them to the Roundup list here! As this analysis is an exclusive membership benefit, we ask that you do not forward externally outside your organization. If you have questions or comments regarding our public policy work, please contact Seyron Foo, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations.