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Elimination of Cal Grant Funding Threatens UC
As California's fiscal situation continues to deteriorate, the state's higher education systems – representing more than 3.5 million students – are facing a dramatic budget crisis. President Yudof was scheduled to testify before the state Conference Committee on the Budget today (June 1). ... read more.
President Obama's FY2010 Budget
On May 7, President Obama sent Congress his FY2010 budget for federal agencies and programs. Congress approved its own budget blueprint in April, but the President's recently released budget provides greater detail on his Administration's priorities for the coming fiscal year. Together with Congress' budget, the President's requests will provide guidance for Congressional appropriators as they consider their FY10 spending bills this summer...read more.
The American Recovery and Reinvesement Act of 2009
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Implementation of this new law is part of an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create and retain 3.5 million jobs, and begin addressing critical national and global challenges. ...Read More.
Governor Signs UC-Sponsored Legislation
On September 28, Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 2296 (Mullin), UC-sponsored legislation that will enhance law enforcement's ability to protect academic researchers and their families. ...read more.
AB 2296, UC-Sponsored Legislation Passes Assembly
UC-Sponsored legislation passed the Assembly by a unanimous vote on 76-0. AB 2296, the California Animal Enterprise Protection Act, would give certain protections to university faculty and staff who use animals in their research ...Read More.
UC Supports ACR 21
Last week, the University of California took a "support" position on ACR 21, authored by Assembly Member Anthony Portantino (D-La Canada). The resolution, urges UC to establish academic exchanges or partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities ...Read More.
State Awards UCLA $9 Million for Lab
On September 14, 2006 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced a $9 million grant to the UCLA School of Public Health for the expansion and enhancement of a new high-speed, high-volume laboratory network ...Read more.
UC Supports SB 667
The The University of California (UC) is sponsoring and supporting SB 667, a measure to streamline and modernize our competitive bidding processes for small and large projects. SB 667 will help UC stretch capital funds, increase the quality of our buildings, and reduce project delays. ...Read More.
UC Opposes AB 2951
The University of California is opposed to AB 2951 (Goldberg), and has initiated advocacy efforts to help defeat the bill. If passed, AB 2951 would allow California’s municipal utilities to unilaterally increase capital facilities fees assessed state and public educational agencies with no burden to prove the need for or the amount of those capital fees and with no regulatory oversight. ...Read More.
Governor Releases May Budget Revision
Governor Schwarzenegger has released the revised version of his 2006-07 budget based on actual state revenues. Unexpected addition revenue has resulted in an increase of $5.5 billion in the state budget. The total package now stands at $131.1 billion for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. ...Read More.
UC Sponsors Priority State Legislation
Each Year the University of California sponsors state legislation to benefit UC. These bills are among the highest legislative priorities of the year. This year, UC is sponsoring SB 1520 (Ducheny), an urgency measure that will ensure the UC Heath System can effectively implement Medi-Cal hospital finance waiver legislation. ...Read More.
Legislature Considers Bond Bills
The state legislature is currently considering bills that would place a series of general obligation bonds on either the June or November, 2006 ballot. If approved by two thirds of both houses in the state legislature, the bonds would then need to receive 50% (plus one) of the votes on election day to pass. The bonds will fund for public school construction at campuses from Kindergarten to University. Each campus in the UC system will receive funds to support its capital program
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