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Faculty unions, student advocates urge lawmakers to ensure new higher‑education dollars reach classrooms

California State Assembly Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance · February 17, 2026
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Summary

During public comment at the Assembly hearing, union leaders, faculty associations and students urged the legislature to backfill prior CSU loans, prioritize instructional spending over administrative raises, and include budget language to ensure accountability.

Public comment at the end of the hearing featured union leaders, faculty representatives and students who largely supported the governor’s proposed investments but asked for clearer budget safeguards.

Catherine Hutchinson, president of the California State University Employees Union, said members support the governor’s January…

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