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CFPA Comments Opposing HUD Proposal to Restrict Housing Assistance

July 11, 2019 • Gabby Tilley
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently published a proposal in the Federal Register that would bar families from receiving
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SB 285 (Wiener) Heads to Assembly Appropriations – Send in Your Letter of Support Today!

July 10, 2019 • Jared Call
Last week, SB 285 (Wiener) passed out of the Assembly Human Services Committee on a unanimous 7-0 vote. The bill will next be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee, likely on August 14th. Submit a letter by by August 7th to show your support for
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SB 285 (Wiener) Moves on to Assembly Appropriations!

July 9, 2019 • Jared Call
Thanks to a tremendous showing of support from stakeholders last week, SB 285 (Wiener) passed the Assembly Human Services Committee on a unanimous
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CFPA Submits Comments Opposing Federal Proposal to Shrink Poverty Threshold

June 21, 2019 • Tia Shimada
The OMB proposes to update the Census Bureau’s poverty thresholds using a slower-rising measure of inflation than the current Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). If enacted, the change would lower the poverty line with the effect worsening over time.
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Funding for SB 499 Not Included in State Budget

June 16, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Last week, the California Legislature approved a multi-billion dollar budget that, unfortunately, does not include any funding for SB 499
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Historic Budget, Yet Most Food Priorities Unfunded

June 14, 2019 • Tracey Patterson
Yesterday the Legislature passed the 2019-20 Budget Act in a compromise with Governor Newsom.
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SB 285 (Wiener) Heads to Assembly Human Services – Send in Your Letter of Support Today!

May 30, 2019 • Jared Call
SB 285 (Wiener) has passed the Senate and will next be heard in the Assembly Human Services Committee, likely on July 2nd. Submit a letter by by June 26th
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Take Action! Call & Email for Food Access in State Budget

May 28, 2019 • Tracey Patterson
As we head into State Budget Conference, key Senators and Assemblymembers need to hear from you!
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AB 842 (Limón): Onward to the Senate

May 24, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Whether in preschool or high school do all children deserve access to a meal? The Assembly said YES!
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One Step Closer to Hunger-Free Preschool and Child Care!

May 20, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Last week the Assembly Appropriations Committee, chaired by Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, passed AB 842 out of committee!
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SB 285 (Wiener) Moves to the Senate Floor!

May 20, 2019 • Jared Call
Thanks to your support, we are one step closer to improving access to CalFresh, our state’s most impactful anti-hunger and anti-poverty program.
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Senate Takes Big Steps Forward for SB 499 (McGuire)!

May 17, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Thanks to your support, we are one step closer making the California Grown for Healthy Kids Act a reality! SB 499 (McGuire) passed out of Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday with a unanimous, bipartisan 6-0 vote
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Take Action! Children Need Your Support for Access to Healthy Meals

May 17, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
These Senators and Assemblymembers need to hear from you
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Act Now for Universally Free, Fresh Meals and SB 499!

May 17, 2019 • Tracey Patterson
Join us in asking for support of SB 499 (McGuire) and funding for CA-Grown for Healthy Kids
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AB 1508 Held in Assembly Appropriations

May 17, 2019 • Tracey Patterson
AB 1508 was held by Assembly Appropriations, and will not move forward this year. However, the budget campaign for Breakfast After the Bell Grants is still alive!
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Email/Call/Tweet – More Advocacy Opportunities

May 16, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Join us in asking for support of SB 499 (McGuire) and funding for CA-Grown for Healthy Kids
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State Administrative Advocacy Agenda | 2019

May 10, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Once a bill or budget becomes law, the work of making new policies into on-the- ground realities is the responsibility of administrators in state departments
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Evidence to Action Research Agenda

May 8, 2019 • Tia Shimada
What we understand, we can change. CFPA envisions our state as a place of well-being and opportunity for all. Our team commits to advocating
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AB 1508 (Bonta) Needs Your Support! Call & Email Key Assemblymembers Today

May 7, 2019 • Jared Call
AB 1508 (Bonta) needs your support to clear its next legislative hurdle, the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Join us in asking the Committee to move the bill
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SB 499 Letters of Support

May 7, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
CFPA Letter of Support. PDF Coalition Budget Request Letter. PDF
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Child Care Partners Join Us on May 10th for a Call-in Day

May 5, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
These state senators need to hear from you
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Ask Governor Newsom to Sign AB 842!

May 2, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
AB 842 needs your support to clear its last and biggest hurdle, the Governor’s signature!
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SB 285 (Wiener) Needs Your Support! Call, Tweet, & Email Key Senators Today

April 30, 2019 • Jared Call
SB 285 needs your support to clear its next legislative hurdle, the Senate Appropriations
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Calls Needed to Help Bring More Meals to Young Kids

April 23, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Join us on April 30th to ask the State Assembly to support AB 842 (Limón)
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AB 1508 Introduced! Breakfast After the Bell Program

April 23, 2019 • Tracey Patterson
Assemblymember Bonta (D-Oakland) has amended AB 1508 into a bill to support effective Breakfast After the Bell programs. AB 1508 will be heard in Assembly Education on Wednesday, April 24.

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