Employment
CDCAN Report #048-2010: 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Ruling Blocking Cut to State IHSS Worker Wages - Upholds Lower District Court Order from Last June
Wed, 2010-03-03 13:28 — chrisBREAKING NEWS:
US 9TH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS RULES AGAINST SCHWARZENEGGER ADMINISTRATION ON IHSS WORKER WAGE LAWSUIT
UPHOLDS LOWER FEDERAL COURT’S INJUNCTION THAT BLOCKED REDUCTION OF STATE PARTICIPATION OF IHSS WAGE
SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 03/03/2010 11:40 AM (Pacific Time)] - The US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals today issued a decision that ruled against the Schwarzenegger Adminstration and upheld Federal District Court Judge Claudia Wilken’s injunction that has blocked – since June 2009 – the reduction in the State’s participation toward In-Home Supportive Services worker wages. The 9th Circuit Court decision means the injunction – the court order that has blocked the cut from being implemented – remains in place.
CDCAN Report #040-2010: Issue of Mandatory Fingerprinting of IHSS Recipients Focus of 1:30 to 3:30PM Public Meeting Today - Alameda Superior Court Judge Rules Against State on IHSS Worker Felonly Conviction - No Details Yet
Thu, 2010-02-11 09:01 — chrisREMEMBERING THAT EVERY LIFE MATTERS: PLEASE REMEMBER & HELP THE PEOPLE OF HAITI
American Red Cross: 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669) www.redcross.org
UNICEF: 1-800-4UNICEF (1-800-486-4233) www.unicefusa.org
IHSS RECIPIENT FINGERPRINTING ISSUE FOCUS OF FEB 11 PUBLIC MEETING TODAY 1:30 to 3:30 PM: PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE BY TOLL FREE PHONE
Alameda Superior Court Judge Hunter Issues Rules Against Schwarzenegger Administration on IHSS Worker Felony Convictions Ban – No Details Available Yet on Judge’s Ruling
SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 02/011/2010 07:40 AM (Pacific Time)] - The California Department of Social Services, the state agency that oversees statewide the In-Home Supportive Services program that serves over 460,000 children and adults with disabilities, mental health needs, the blind and seniors, is hosting today (February 11) from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, a public stakeholder meeting on the controversial issue regarding the development and implementation of the IHSS Fingerprint Imaging (with certain specific exceptions allowed) as required by ABx4 19, (Chapter 17, Statutes of 2009), the budget related bill that added several new IHSS program requirements which included fingerprint imaging of IHSS recipients. These requirements are in addition to new requirements – including fingerprinting – for IHSS workers (providers).
CDCAN Report #035-2010: Disability and Senior Advocate Maggie Dee Dowling Recovering After Complications from Cancer Surgery - March 18th Event To Honor Senior Advocate Bill Powers
Tue, 2010-02-09 12:35 — chrisREMEMBERING THAT EVERY LIFE MATTERS: PLEASE REMEMBER & HELP THE PEOPLE OF HAITI
American Red Cross: 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669) www.redcross.org
UNICEF: 1-800-4UNICEF (1-800-486-4233) www.unicefusa.org
Remembering Lives That Matter:
DISABILITY & SENIOR ADVOCATE MAGGIE “DEE” DOWLING SLOWLY RECOVERING FROM MAJOR CANCER SURGERY
MARCH 18th EVENT IN SACRAMENTO HONORING LONG TIME SENIOR ADVOCATE BILL POWERS
Maggie "Dee" Dowling and Lynn Carman: November (2009) after her surgery, with close friend Lynn Carman while at hospital in Walnut Creek recovering from major cancer surgery. Photo by Marty Omoto.SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 02/09/2010 02:35 AM (Pacific Time)] - Longtime respected disability and senior rights advocate Maggie “Dee” Dowling is slowly recovering at home, after major surgery last November to remove a life threatening cancerous tumor. After returning home in December, her condition was again critical due to serious complications that required last month a 10 day return to the hospital.
AB 1378 (2009): California Workforce Investment Board: Veterans' Workforce Program
Tue, 2010-02-02 20:20 — chrisCurrent Status
This bill has passed the Assembly (67 Ayes, 0 Noes) and is in the Senate for concurrence.
Summary
Implements the Veterans Workforce Accountability Act (Act) under the administration of the California Workforce Investment Board (CWIB) for the purposes of providing a method for the comprehensive outcome-oriented evaluation on the effectiveness of the state's expenditures for veteran workforce development programs.
SB 755 (2009): State Contracts: Participation Goals: Persons with Developmental Disabilities Business Enterprises
Tue, 2010-02-02 18:45 — chrisCurrent Status
This was returned to the Secretary of the Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Joint Rule 56
Bills introduced in the first year of the regular session and passed by the house of origin on or before the January 31st constitutional deadline are "carryover bills." Immediately after January 31, bills introduced in the first year of the regular session that do not become "carryover bills" shall be returned to the Chief Clerk of the Assembly or Secretary of the Senate, respectively. Notwithstanding Rule 4, as used in this rule "bills" does not include constitutional amendments.
SB 621 (2009): Career Technical Education: Individuals with Exceptional Needs
Tue, 2010-02-02 18:35 — chrisCurrent Status
This was returned to the Secretary of the Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Joint Rule 56
Bills introduced in the first year of the regular session and passed by the house of origin on or before the January 31st constitutional deadline are "carryover bills." Immediately after January 31, bills introduced in the first year of the regular session that do not become "carryover bills" shall be returned to the Chief Clerk of the Assembly or Secretary of the Senate, respectively. Notwithstanding Rule 4, as used in this rule "bills" does not include constitutional amendments.
AB 1589 (2009): Regional Centers: Whistleblower Protection: Related-Party Transactions
Mon, 2010-02-01 22:09 — chrisArea Board 1 Mini-Grants Request for Proposal Deadline
Tue, 2010-01-12 02:35 — chrisArea Board 1 on Developmental Disabilities is offering mini-grants of up to $10,000 to address unmet needs in Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake and Mendocino Counties.
CDCAN Report #006-2010: Text of Governor Schwarzenegger's "State of the State" Address
Wed, 2010-01-06 13:23 — chrisText of Governor Schwarzenegger’s 7th and Final “State of State” Address To the Legislature
Governor Arnold SchwarzeneggerSACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 01/06/10 11:45 AM (Pacific Time)] - Here is the prepared text of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 7th and final “State of the State” address that he gave this morning to a special joint session of the Legislature. In addition to the Governor’s speech, are background materials and press release issued by his office that can be viewed or downloaded at: http://www.gov.ca.gov/press-release/14124/
CDCAN Report #002-2010: Governor's Final "State of the State" Address Set for Wednesday at 10AM
Tue, 2010-01-05 10:49 — chris- Governor’s “State of the State” Speech Wed 10 AM – Will Focus On Job Creation, Propose Reforms to State Budget Process, Tax System
- Likely to Propose Mid-Year Budget Cuts
Details on Expected New Proposed Major Spending Cuts Not Likely In Governor’s Speech - Governor’s Proposed Budget for 2010-2011 Scheduled To Be Released Friday
