Behavioral health organizations and legislative representatives are formally petitioning California Governor Gavin Newsom to preserve financial allocations for the state's 988 and mobile crisis response infrastructure, subsequent to the release of the governor’s May revision to the 2026-27 state budget.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a budget agreement that includes reforms designed to mitigate the abusive impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations within the state, a development that aligns with immigrant rights advocates' calls for enhanced protections and accountability measures.
The Vanguard has launched ticket sales and sponsorships for its 20th Anniversary Fundraiser on June 14 at the Wednesday Club in Suisun, honoring five public defenders and celebrating 20 years of impactful journalism and community advocacy.
California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a revised 2026-27 budget proposal, which the administration asserts eliminates the state's structural deficit through 2028 while preserving major investments in healthcare, education, housing, and homelessness programs, despite county leaders' warnings that the plan compromises local governments' capacity to sustain critical safety net services.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration has rebutted criticism from the California District Attorneys Association, State Sheriffs’ Association, and Chief Probation Officers of California, which alleged inadequate funding for voter-approved Proposition 36. The administration asserted that substantial state resources had already been committed toward implementation, despite the measure containing no dedicated funding mechanism.