August Addendum - Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
08/30/2018
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August Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
08/23/2018
Resources from A Humanitarian Crisis: The Harsh New Realities Facing Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Publication date:
08/16/2018
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:
July's Child Welfare Policy Round Table and Foster Youth
Publication date:
08/13/2018
By Eric Schroer and Gustavo Medrano
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.
Resources from Collective Impact: From Common Goals to Uncommon Results
Publication date:
08/08/2018
On August 7, 2018, SCG convened private and public grantmakers, nonprofits and government agencies to explore collective impact, a proven approach to tackling a wide range of complex social and environmental problems in communities all over the world.
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.
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.
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.
Child Welfare and Immigration: Addressing the Trauma Faced by Children Experiencing Family Separation
Publication date:
07/17/2018
By Gustavo Medrano, Public Policy Intern
The Gas Tax (SB 1 Beall) and California’s Transportation System
Publication date:
07/16/2018
Philanthropic Responses to Family Separation and Detention
Publication date:
07/16/2018
Defending Democracy from Authoritarian Interference
Publication date:
07/12/2018
By Gustavo Medrano, Public Policy Intern
Resources for Educating the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards in Southern California
Publication date:
06/28/2018
June Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
06/28/2018
This month’s Public Policy Roundup includes the Public Policy Institute of California’s recent analysis on the impact census data has on federal funds and California’s spending.
Philanthropy California Comment 2020 Census Appeals Process
Publication date:
06/20/2018
Opposing the Proposed Changes Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA)
Philanthropy California joined organizations across the state in submitting comments on two critical 2020 Census-related regulations. Both proposals, if enacted, would impede California’s ability to have a fair and accurate count. The first is in response to the Federal Register Notice on the procedures for participating in the appeals process for the 2020 Census Local Updates of Census Addresses (LUCA) program.
Resources: Take Action- Oppose the Citizenship Question on the 2020 Census
Publication date:
06/20/2018
Opportunity Zones: Tying Economic Development with Equitable Outcomes
Publication date:
06/20/2018
In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created Opportunity Zones, a new community investment program for rural and low-income urban communities. Opportunity Zones enable private investors with capital gains tax liabilities to receive competitive tax breaks for investing in these designated areas. Recently, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved designation areas for over 8,000 Opportunity Zones across the country.
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