Daily Headlines

While Californians are still feeling the sting of income and sales tax hikes signed into law earlier this year, now comes news that state tax authorities plan to take a little more from their pockets.

Recent Headlines:

• Even higher taxes coming for Californians - Los Angeles Times - 08/27/09
• California government reform proposals begin to take shape - Los Angeles Times - 08/19/09
• Lawmakers, back from recess, must act fast - San Francisco Chronicle - 08/18/09
• Uncertain fiscal crisis awaits next governor - San Diego Union-Tribune- 08/13/09
• Darrell Steinberg sues over governor's trims - San Francisco Chronicle - 08/11/09
• Community colleges trying to weather the funding-cut storm -Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - 08/09/09

2009/10 Budget Overview

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a budget plan sent to him by lawmakers to close the state's monumental deficit, using his veto pen to impose nearly $500 million in additional cuts.

New reductions will affect AIDS treatment, child welfare and children's healthcare, including the Healthy Families program, which provides affordable health insurance to children.

Community college spending was cut by over $680 million and is expected to reduce enrollment by 250,000 students.  With so much to lose, faculty victories included fighting off the Governor’s proposal to suspend the 75/25 and the fifty percent law. 

Major Highlights Include:

• Student fees increased from $20 to $26 per credit unit effective fall
• Elimination of all growth funds
• No COLA
• $333 million in cuts to categorical programs

For a full listing of cuts go here: http://www.ccleague.net/impact/

FACCC continues to aggressively advocate in and out of the Capitol for  community college funding.  To become a voice for community colleges and join in our advocacy efforts, email FACCC membership Director Bryan Ha to learn how you can become more involved.

Further Coverage:

Crafting A Student-Centered Transfer Process in California

Training and Employment Guidance Letter

Community colleges hold key to U.S. leadership - The Detroit News

Summary of H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009

Excerpts of President’s remarks and fact sheet on the American Graduation Initiative

State Budget Update - July 2009 - National Conference of State Legislatures

Community College League of California Budget Update July 28

Chancellor's Office Budget Memo July 29

Governor signs $84.5 billion spending plan San Francisco Chronicle - July 29

 

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