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January 6, 2012

CDCAN REPORT #004-2012: Governor proposes over $2 billion in reductions to Health and Human Services

Governor Jerry Brown released his proposed 2012-2013 State Budget plan which calls for a staggering $4 billion in additional spending cuts and nearly $7 billion in new revenues from temporary tax increases on the state's wealthiest taxpayers and a one-half percent increase in the state's sales tax. The revenues would help close what the Governor said is a projected $9.2 billion budget deficit.

February 7, 2011

CDCAN REPORT #034-2011: Final round of Budget Subcommittee hearings this week for public comment

Final week for public comment on Governor's budget proposals, Senate Subcommittee hears child welfare services issues February 8th and developmental services February 10th.

Final Round of Budget Subcommittee Hearings This Week For Public Comment on Governor’s Proposals – Legislature Expected To Begin Taking Final Action Soon

January 30, 2011

CDCAN REPORT #026-2011: Critically important Budget Subcommittee hearings

Governor Brown is scheduled to deliver the annual "State of the State" address Monday at 5:00PM. Upcoming budget subcommittee hearings are critical as they provide the final opportunity for public testimony prior to action being taken in late February.

“WHAT WE ARE SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WHAT WE SAY” – JFK, 1960

January 20, 2011

CDCAN ACTION ALERT #001-2011: Critical budget subcommittee hearings

If enacted, these cuts will directly impact millions of Californians including millions with disabilities, low income, mental health needs, the blind, veterans. Direct impact on families, community organizations, facilities and workers.

WHEN: Beginning January 26th through second week of February (and possibly beyond that) – see schedule below

January 18, 2011

CDCAN REPORT #017-2011: State Senate Budget Subcommittee on Health & Human Services releases hearing schedule

The Senate Budget Subcommittee #3 on Health and Human Services released its budget hearing schedule late this afternoon with its first hearing covering the Governor’s major proposed reductions to the Medi-Cal and Healthy Families program scheduled for January 26th at 10:00 AM at the State Capitol in Room 4202.

SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 01/18/2011 06:30 PM (Pacific Time)] - The Senate Budget Subcommittee #3 on Health and Human Services released its budget hearing schedule late this afternoon, with its first hearing covering the Governor’s major proposed reductions to the Medi-Cal and Healthy Families program scheduled for January 26th at 10:00 AM at the State Capitol in Room 4202.

January 10, 2011

CDCAN REPORT #011-2011: Governor proposes huge cuts for developmental services and across the board cuts to IHSS

Governor Brown released his proposed 2011-12 spending plan calling for massive permanent reductions to a wide range of state funded programs.

SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 01/10/2011 11:40 AM (Pacific Time)] - Governor Jerry Brown, released his proposed 2011-2012 spending plan, is calling for massive permanent reductions to a wide range of state funded programs, including regional centers, In-Home Supportive Services, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, SSI/SSP, mental health and more.

October 16, 2010

CDCAN Report #194-2010: No cost of living from federal government for Social Security, SSI benefits in January 2011

For the second straight year no cost of living adjustments for the federal Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs. All 2010-2011 state budget "trailer bills now on Governor's desk.