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Take Action: AB 191 and AB 290 on the Governor's Desk!

September 16, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
9.16.2013 AB 191 (Bocanegra) and AB 290 (Alejo) have made it through the Legislature and are now on the Governor’s desk. Governor Brown has until Sunday, October 13 to sign or veto
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House Will Vote Next Week on $40B SNAP Cut

September 13, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
9.13.2013 The House is expected to vote later next week on the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, which includes a $40 billion cut to SNAP. Because the House passed a partial farm bill
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AB 191 Passes the Senate!

September 9, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
9.9.2013 AB 191 (Bocanegra) Strengthening the Connection between CalFresh and Medi-Cal passed the Senate today with a bipartisan vote of 28-10. AB 191 seeks to improve alignment
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AB 290 Passes the Senate!

September 6, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
9.06.2013 AB 290 (Alejo) Foundations for Healthy Nutrition in Child Care passed the Senate today with another bipartisan floor vote of 38-0! The bill, which would amend licensing laws to add one hour to the preventive health and safety training in order to educate
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AB 290 Floor Alert

August 30, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Sample Senate Floor Alert. doc
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AB 290 Passes Senate Appropriations Committee!

August 30, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
8.30.2013 An amended AB 290 (Alejo) Foundations for Healthy Nutrition in Child Care was taken off suspense and passed the Senate Appropriations Committee today with a bi-partisan vote of 7-0!
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AB 191 Senate Floor Alert

August 30, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
A CFPA prepared document urging an “aye” vote in the Senate. PDF
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AB 191 Passes Senate Appropriations!

August 30, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
8.30.2013 AB 191 (Bocanegra) was taken off suspense and passed the Senate Appropriations Committee this morning with a vote of 5-2. Thanks to the ongoing work of a diverse group of supporters AB 191 will now move to the Senate Floor.
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Do California Students Have Enough Time to Eat?

August 30, 2013 • Tracey Patterson
08.29.2013 Thanks to school nutrition advocates, many students are returning from summer vacation to find healthier meals and snacks on campus. But offering nutritious food doesn’t make a difference if students don’t have enough time to eat!
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Most Schools Successfully Meeting New Meal Standards

August 28, 2013 • Tracey Patterson
8.28.2013 Contrary to media reports of the challenges schools face in meeting healthier food standards, the vast majority of schools around the country have successfully implemented the new meal standards set by the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010.
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USDA Adds Water to the Lunch Line

August 27, 2013 • Ariana Oliva
8.27.2013 Starting today students can expect to see increased access to free potable water wherever school meals are served. Students are just not drinking enough water,
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Deadline Extended for 2014 Policy Development Survey!

August 23, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
8.23.2013 We want to hear from you! CFPA has extended the deadline until Friday, August 30 to participate in our 2014 Policy Development Survey. We are conducting an online survey
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AB 191: A Small State Investment with Big Returns

August 19, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
8.19.2013 With AB 191 on the Senate Appropriations Committee suspense file, now is the time to highlight the economic opportunities that increased CalFresh participation
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Upcoming Changes to CalFresh Benefits in Fall 2013

August 16, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
Notice to CBO’s About Upcoming Changes to CalFresh Benefits PDF Sample Notice to CalFresh Participants About Upcoming Changes in Benefits PDF
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Upcoming Changes to CalFresh Benefits in Fall 2013

August 15, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
8.15.2013 In October and November 2013, CalFresh monthly benefit levels will change as a result of cost of living adjustments and the termination of the ARRA stimulus.
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New School Meals Resource

August 15, 2013 • Ariana Oliva
8.15.2013 The Cornell University Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs launches a new website with resources to promote school meals and healthy school
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AB 191 (Bocanegra) on Senate Suspense

August 14, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
8.14.2013 You can take action now to support low-income Californians and strengthen the connection between CalFresh and Medi-Cal. AB 191 Strengthening the Connection between CalFresh and Medi-Cal was sent to the Senate Appropriations
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State Superintendent Torlakson Supports Afterschool Meals

August 14, 2013 • Tracey Patterson
8.14.13 State Superintendent Tom Torlakson just sent a letter to superintendents, school food authorities, and afterschool program sponsors throughout California to urge them to start serving afterschool meals to students, if they are not already.
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Farm Bill Update: House to Vote $40 Billion Cut to SNAP

August 8, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
8.8.2013 When Congress reconvenes in early September, the House will likely vote on a Republican-backed bill that would cut SNAP funding by $40 billion
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CFPA's 2014 Policy Development Survey

August 8, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
8.8.2013 Take the survey today and enter to win a $100 gift card! CFPA is launching its 2014 policy development process by asking for your input! We are conducting an online survey  to gather
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Improving Food Security, Incentivizing Healthy Food in SNAP

August 6, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
8.6.2013 Over the past month, two new USDA evaluations of SNAP demonstrate the important role that benefits play in reducing food insecurity and can play in improving nutrition.
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Local Advocates Voice Support for AB 191!

July 24, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
7.24.2013 Thanks to Hunger Action Los Angeles’coordination, several Los Angeles based advocates met with Senator de León in the 22nd Senate District. The group expressed to the Senator, who is the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, their
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CFPA Comments on HHS Proposed Rule for Child Care

July 23, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
7.23.2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released a proposed rule for the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). When final, this rule will set certain health and safety standards for fund recipients. In California, CCDF money supports
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NFLAF Coalition Delivers CalFresh Recommendations to LA DPSS Director Spiller

July 17, 2013 • Yolanda Anguiano
7.17.2013 NFLAF developed a letter to LA DPSS’ Director Sheryl Spiller, and included the Coalition’s Recommendations for CalFresh Solutions document which identifies new approaches to increase CalFresh enrollment.
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NFLAF Recommendations

July 16, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
This document outlines recommendations for CalFresh improvements developed by NFLAF Coalition members. PDF

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