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Equal Rights Advocates remains determined to keep fighting after overturn of Roe v. Wade
Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) released a press release after the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v.
Kern organizations come together to apply for CERF grant
Organizations in Kern County are in the process of applying for the Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF).
Analysis reveals Kern hasn’t been sharing its prosperity with workers
A new labor market analysis by the Kern High Road Coalition (KHRC) found that Kern County’s economy has not produced shared prosperity in recent decades, as workers have experienced significant wage declines and inequality.
Gavin Newsom unveils revised $97.5 billion California budget surplus
Governor Gavin Newsom unveils a revised State Budget with a surplus of $97.5 billion. This is the biggest surplus that both California and the nation have had.
Newsom proposed $18.1 Billion Inflation Relief Package
A press release from the governor’s office announced that Governor Newsom has proposed a $18.1 Billion inflation relief package.
The COVID-19 emergency relief might be coming to an end this May
With the two-year pause of federal student loan payments potentially coming to an end in May 2022, students are now concerned about what plans are to come for student loan payments and what actions they need to take.