CSU Legislative Report
June 23, 2009 VOL. 4, NO 10


Cal Grant Decentralization to Offer Streamlined Process
The California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC), the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) and all three California public higher education segments are continuing to working hard on a proposal that would offer a new approach to administering the Cal Grant program.The primary purpose of this inter-segmental proposal is to simplify the financial aid process for all students. More »

CSU Offers Assistance in Applied Research
The CSU is eager to bring our significant faculty experience and expertise to bear on helping the state find solutions we face throughout our state associated with applied research. More »

State AG Race Coveted by Many
The Attorney General, California’s top cop job seems to be a very coveted position. It also appears that everyone believes that the current Attorney General, Jerry Brown, is going to run for higher office and there will be a vacancy in this post. More »

Key Advocacy Dates
June 30 :Budget Revisions Required by Close of Fiscal Year

July 17 - August 17:Legislative Summer Recess

Legislative Profile: Bob Blumenfield
Freshman Assembly Member Bob Blumenfield is considered by some to be an up and coming star of the Assembly. He currently represents the 40th Assembly District. More »


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