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California Budget Delays Worst Medi-Cal Cuts for Immigrants  — But Gaps Remain and the Fight Continues

Los Angeles, Calif. (June 30, 2026) — Today, the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) issued the following statement after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2026-27 state budget: “Governor Newsom signed […]

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Legislature’s Budget Takes Steps to Protect Immigrant Californians — But the Fight is Far From Over

Los Angeles, Calif. (June 16, 2026) — Today, the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) issued the following statement regarding the 2026-27 state budget passed last night by the Legislature: “At […]

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With Budget Deadline Days Away, Legislators and Advocates Demand California Protect Immigrant Health Coverage, Food Security, and Legal Services

California for All coalition convenes in Oakland, calling on Gov. Newsom and the Legislature to adopt a budget that reflects the needs and contributions of all Californians Oakland, Calif. (June […]

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Immigrants Built California’s Prosperity. Gov. Newsom’s May Revision Repays Them by Threatening Their Health and Safety

Los Angeles, Calif. (May 14, 2026) — Today, the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) issued the following statement after Gov. Gavin Newsom released his May revised budget proposal for the […]

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Advocates Call for a State Budget that Provides Greater Resources for Immigrant Communities in California

Sacramento, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2026) – The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), state elected representatives and partner organizations held a press conference on Wednesday at the state Capitol to discuss […]

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The Governor’s Budget Fails to Increase Investment in and Protections for Immigrant Californians

Sacramento, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2026) – Today, the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) issued the following statement after Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is in his final year in office, unveiled […]

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State Budget Fails to Protect Access to Medi-Cal for Immigrants with Enrollment Freeze and New Premiums

The Spending Plan Makes Modest Increases in Safety and Security Programs for Immigrant Communities Los Angeles (June 30, 2025) – Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature finalized the state […]

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CIPC Statement on the Governor’s May Revise Budget Proposal

Sacramento, Calif. (May 14, 2025) – Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a budget proposal that threatens to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment, require premiums of immigrants not eligible for federal Medicaid, and […]

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CIPC Applauds State Stimulus Package and Encourages Greater Investments

Sacramento, Calif.—Today, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a $227 billion spending plan for 2021. CIPC applauds the Governor for prioritizing important investments in immigrant communities, including an extension of the state’s […]

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CIPC Reacts to Budget Deal – A missed opportunity to make “CA for All” a reality

Advocates urge Gov. Newsom to invest in #health4all in January budget Sacramento, CA – Today, the California Legislature’s Budget Conference Committee announced a final deal for the state’s 2019-2020 spending […]