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Calbright officials tout proposed $38.1 million state boost; board readies advocacy
Summary
Calbright leaders told trustees that Governor Newsom's proposed 2026–27 budget would add about $38.1 million in Proposition 98 funding for Calbright, bringing base funding with COLA to roughly $53.1 million; trustees heard plans for legislative hearings and advocacy.
Calbright College leaders told the Board of Trustees on Jan. 14 that Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2026–27 state budget includes a significant new investment for the online community college.
Jenny Johnson, vice president of government relations, told trustees the proposal would increase Calbright’s Proposition 98 general‑fund support by approximately $38.1 million, which she said would…
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