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| The California Partnership is a statewide coalition of community based organizations that fights poverty in California. We work together for our common goals by organizing and advocating at the local, state and national levels for the programs and policies that reduce and end poverty. read more for meadia coverage Press Conference at 3:30 PM. We need a budget that includes revenues! Not just cuts. [Read More ]Jun 30, 2009  Over 1000 march in Los Angeles to Protest the Governor's BudgetCAP members and allies of the Stop the Cuts Coalition fight back against our Governor’s attempt to dismantle public social services.
Jun 24, 2009 Join CAP and our HCAN Partners in a conversation with Congressmem ber Xavier BecerraXavier Becerra talks Health Care Reform with Communities of Color in Los Angeles June 29th 3PM at Ramona Hall. Jun 24, 2009 [Read More ] May 6, 2009 Learn More about the Special ElectionMay 19th Special Election Update
This year faced with a huge budget deficit, California legislators had no easy choices. They rushed through a secret backroom deal that included giant service cuts, borrowing, and some new taxes. As part of this compromise they put six initiatives on the ballot for a special May19th election that could limit public spending and lock in service cuts to low income Californians for years to come. Fortunately some of the key decisions have been left to voters.
Click below to learn more. [Read More ]Apr 20, 2009 Two Things You Can Do to Stop the Trigger Cuts!Two Things You Can Do to Stop the Trigger Cuts! Background: The State budget enacted Feb. 20, 2009 requires the State Treasurer and Director of Finance to determine by April 1, 2009 whether California will receive at least $10 billion from the $789 billion federal economic stimulus package to avoid cuts to health, soical services and education. The Governor's Department of Finance has stated that California will not receive enough money from the federal government to avoid more cuts to vital social services. But California is not opting to take advantage of all the money available, including money for higher education. The cuts that would be triggered include:
Medi-Cal: Eliminate many services for adults, including dental care, podiatry, audiology and speech therapy and psychological services. CalWORKS:Reduce grants by 4%, or about $30 per family per month. SSI/SSP: Reduce grants by 2.3% or about $30 a month. In Home Supportive Services (IHSS): Cap the state share of wages at $9.50 per hour (it is currently $11.50 per hour). Higher Education: $100 million in cuts
TwoThings You Can Do TODAY to Stop the Trigger Cuts: 1. Call the Governor and tell him to stop the trigger cuts and not leave federal money on the table. Fax: 916-558-3160 Los Angeles: Phone: 213-897-0322 Fax: 213-897-031 Inland Empire: Phone: 951-680-6860 Fax: 951-680-6863 San Diego: Phone: 619-525-4641 Fax: 619-525-4640 Central Valley: Phone: 559-445-5295 Fax: 559-445-5328 San Francisco: Phone: 415-703-2218 Fax: 415-703-2803
2. E-Mail the State Treasurer, Bill Lockyer The State Treasurer has a website where the public can comment on the trigger cuts. Here's our chance - e-mail the Treasurer today to stop the trigger cuts: cdiac_education@treasurer.ca.gov
ACT TODAY !! Mar 18, 2009 GRADE the GOVERNORUse this postcard to grade our Governor on California's Budget Crisis. [ Download/View File ]Feb 14, 2009 Flier for Action Against Proposed Budget Cuts Jan. 09[ Download/View File ] Jan 26, 2009 2nd Flier for Action Against Proposed Budget Cuts [ Download/View File ] Jan 26, 2009 Actions Around Proposed Budget CutsCalifornia Groups Give Governor's Budget a Failing Grade Community groups throughout California held actions and media conferences protesting the Governor's proposed budget cuts, and presented him with report cards showing that he is failing to protect children, elderly and disabled Californians. More than 30 media outlets covered these actions. [Read More ] Jan 14, 2009 |
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