State Policy & Advocacy

Legislation

Hunger-Related State Legislation 2011 - updated weekly
2011 State Legislative Agenda
AB 152 – Improving Access to Healthy Food
AB 152 – Frequently Asked Questions
Resolution on Access to Safe, Healthy Food for All Californians - CA State Board of Food & Agriculture Budget

Budget

Press Release (1/6/12): Governor Proposes Harmful Cuts that Will Leave More Californians Hungry
Press Release (6/30/11):California Food Banks React to Signing of State Budget
State Budget Resources:

• Health & Human Services Network
  
• California Budget Project

CalFresh/Food Stamps

Finger Imaging: “Pointing California in the Wrong Direction”- CAFB Releases a Comprehensive Report on Finger Imaging
Finger Imaging Report
Finger Imaging Report - Executive Summary
A Case Study on Food Stamp Out-of-Office Applications in California
Press Release (12/30/10): New Analysis: Over 20 Percent of California Respondents Unable to Afford Enough Food

State Regulations

Diesel and Greenhouse Gas Regulations Fact Sheets
Diesel and Greenhouse Gas Regulations Timeline
Truck and Bus Regulation Compliance Options

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Federal Policy & Advocacy

Budget

Sign-On Letter (8/10/11): Protect Safety Net Programs in Deficit Reduction Plan
Press Release (6/16/11): California Food Banks React to U.S. House Slashing Emergency Food Programs
Sign-On Letter (6/3/11) Opposing U.S. House Plan to Block Grant and Cut SNAP Funds

Child Nutrition Programs

Press Release (8/11/11): One in Four California Households with Children Report Inability to Afford Enough Food
Press Release (6/7/11): California Children Missing Out on Meals During Summer Months
Call to Action (6/7/11): Time to Improve California’s Summer Nutrition Programs

Contacting Your Member of Congress

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2010 Archives

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