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Previewing Gov. Newsom's Political Roadshow State of the State
Right by the Bay | March 13, 2023
Tim Anaya
The Associated Press ([link removed]) reports that “Newsom plans to fulfill his constitutional requirement by sending a letter to the State Legislature” instead of delivering the usual speech at the State Capitol.
KCRA 3 in Sacramento reports ([link removed]) that his “policy announcements will be on topics including housing, affordability, and mental health.” Here’s a preview of what to expect this week:
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Medi-Cal Bad Idea for Golden State from the Start
Newsmax | Sally Pipes
March 10, 2023
California faces a $22.5 billion deficit ([link removed]) , leaving the governor scrambling for ways to tighten the state’s monetary belt.
He can start by calling off his plan to expand California’s Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, to all undocumented immigrants.
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ATTN Governor Newsom: New York Governor Hochul's charter school proposal is what's best for students
Right by the Bay | Emily Humpal
March 9, 2023
In 2022, 55.3 percent ([link removed]) of New York City charter students grades 3-8 were proficient in English language arts compared to 49 percent from New York City district schools. In the same year, 46.3 percent of New York City charter students grades 3-8 were proficient in math compared to just 37.9 percent of student in New York City district schools.
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Private Sector High Speed Rail Moves Forward While State Bullet Train Cost Estimates Climb
Right by the Bay | Kerry Jackson
March 14, 2023
It has been called a dud, the train that couldn’t, a train that went off the rails, a train wreck, the train to nowhere, and a crazy train. The high-speed rail is also a financial fiasco, its cost now almost four times the initial estimate Californians based their votes on when they approved the project in 2008’s Proposition 1A ballot measure.
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You are invited to attend the:
Luncheon, Discussion and Book Signing
with Philip K. Howard
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 @11:30am - 1:30pm
The Pacific Club
4110 MacArthur Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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