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Please note correction (Judge): Alameda Superior Court Judge Wynne Carvill on Friday issued an order temporarily halting the cuts to CalWORKs until a Thursday hearing on the merits of the lawsuit that was filed over plans to pull the program’s … more →

TODAY OAKLAND JUDGE FRANK ROESCH ISSUED A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER UNTIL NOVEMBER 5TH TO HALT ANY ACTION ON THE BLUE PENCIL VETO TO STAGE 3 CHILD CARE. A HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH. ANOTHER MANAGEMENT BULLETIN WAS RELEASED … more →

Calif. gov, legislative leaders reach budget deal By JUDY LIN, Associated Press Writer Judy Lin, Associated Press Writer Sat Oct 2, 12:07 am ET SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after … more →

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California’s record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. more →

Excellent article, Mike!

Also of interest is the Talk to Meg website…maybe student families could be encouraged to leave a message in support of CalWORKs, education, welfare reform, etc…?

Today marks the 79th day the state of California is operating without a budget. Have a great weekend.

-Vickie Hay, Legislative Chair more →