Tag: Gov. Jerry Brown
June 28, 2017
Governor signs 2017-18 budget allocating more money to schools
Budget increases Local Control Funding Formula to 97 percent, boosts higher education spending and preschool eligibility.
Theresa Harrington
June 13, 2017
California middle class families may still get scholarship help
The Legislature wants to maintain financial aid for UC and CSU students from families earning between $80,000 and $150,000 a year. But that conflicts with Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to phase out the program.
Larry Gordon
May 21, 2017
Gov. Brown's proposal delays $1 billion for schools until 2019
The governor's view is it's better to wait to see if revenues come through than to cut later.
John Fensterwald
May 11, 2017
Budget plan withholds $50 million from UC pending audit compliance and fully funds Cal Grants at private colleges
The governor's May budget revision reverses his plan to reduce Cal Grants used at private colleges. He enters the controversy over a critical audit of UC by withholding $50 million until the university system shows that it better controls spending and improves management.
Larry Gordon
March 19, 2017
To retain teachers, lawmakers push to exempt them from state income tax
California would be first state to exempt income taxes for teachers. The income tax bill joins others bills aimed at easing state's teacher shortage.
Fermin Leal
March 16, 2017
California teachers get layoff notices despite teacher shortages
Most teachers receiving layoff notices will eventually have them rescinded in coming weeks as districts receive better state budget estimates.
Fermin Leal
March 13, 2017
Assembly plan seeks to reduce student debt, but raises state budget questions
The new proposed grants for housing, books and transportation could cost the state as much as $1.6 billion a year. Gov. Jerry Brown's office described that as a noble goal, but wonders where the funding would come from.
Larry Gordon
February 14, 2017
Deportation fears depress California Dream Act college aid applications
Even though this year's application period is much longer, the number of applications for college grants under the California Dream Act is lagging behind last year's. Officials say some immigrant families are afraid to disclose personal information even though the state pledges to protect it.
Larry Gordon
January 31, 2017
Creating a debt-free college program would cost state an estimated $3.3 billion
California's public colleges and universities are among the most affordable, but many students still graduate with significant debt.
Fermin Leal
January 24, 2017
Brown's State of the State speech starkly at odds with Trump's vision in inaugural address
Gov. Jerry Brown touts California's accomplishments and vows to protect immigrants.
Louis Freedberg
January 17, 2017
Early education advocates raise concerns about governor's budget
Early education advocates say a delay in new preschool slots and a freeze on child care reimbursement rates in the governor's 2017-18 budget will slow progress in supporting young children and hurt working families.
Ashley Hopkinson
January 10, 2017
Brown proposes more higher ed funding, but phasing out middle class scholarships
Higher education officials generally applaud Brown's plan, which would freeze community college fees while allowing tuition hikes at UC and CSU.
Larry Gordon
January 10, 2017
Governor proposes minimal funding increase for K-12 schools next year
Gov. Jerry Brown is also demanding improved auditing before floating school construction bonds.
John Fensterwald
January 2, 2017
Debate underway on CSU & UC tuition increase proposals; students protesting
Early proposals for the first possible tuition increases in six years call for a $270 hike at CSU and $300 at UC. Much awaits Gov. Brown's January budget plan.