POLICY
The 2018-2019 legislative session wrapped on Monday, with Governor Gavin Newsom ultimately signing 870 bills and vetoing 172. The overall numbers, per Scott Lay at The Nooner, “1,833 bills [were] introduced in the State Senate and 792 in the …
CALIFORNIA POLITICS
Californians
CalMatters investigates how immigrants are avoiding food stamps and MediCal on the threat of federal administration’s rule on “public charge.” “The new rule could affect more than 2 million Californians, most of whom are not subject to …
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Environmental Justice
Online environmental magazine Grist reports on the environmental justice advocacy led by Latinas in San Bernardino. The article spotlights the leading role of Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice in organizing the community. CCAEJ was …
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Black Women Lead California
“Long a crucial part of winning Democratic coalitions, black women vote often — in 2008 and 2012, the turnout rate for eligible black women voters was about 7 in 10, higher than any other …
CALIFORNIA POLITICS
2021 Redistricting
Over 20 organizations are requesting to extend the application deadline for the California Citizens Redistricting Commission from August 9 to September 30. As of now, Latinos, Asian Americans and women are underrepresented in the >30,000 application …
CALIFORNIA POLITICS
California Voters
Fourteen counties — including Fresno, Los Angeles and Orange Counties — have now opted into the Voter’s Choice Act (VCA), and “more than half of the state’s voters will automatically receive a ballot for next November’s …
Mother Jones features a look at how California is faring compared to other states on income, health, crime, education and other measures. And CalMatters takes a look at who is coming into California and to where people are leaving.
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CALIFORNIA POLITICS
Central Valley
Central Valley — a region in which CDT has been investing in for over a decade — has become a must-visit stop for presidential candidates. We recently supported our Central Valley partner, Communities for a New …
CALIFORNIA POLITICS
Census 2020
California’s population growth is slower than expected, which may result in the state losing a congressional seat, likely in the Los Angeles area, which is currently represented by Latinx and Asian American members: Judy Chu, Grace …
CALIFORNIA POLITICS
California Voter Trends
Univision and L2 released research with 2018 Latinx voter registration data. California-related highlights:
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