(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) issued the following statement about Governor Jerry Brown’s May budget proposal, which is available online at http://www.ebudget.ca.gov/.
“California’s growing economy and voter-approved taxes create exciting opportunities to make California a much better place, notably by investing more in the education our children deserve. After bearing the weight of so many budget cuts, the poorest among us finally get a break with the Governor’s proposal to create an equivalent to the federal earned income tax credit. It is also exciting to see an unprecedented commitment to confront climate change. There are some disagreements we must bridge to complete this budget. We want more of our hardworking students to receive a world class education through our public universities. The persistent problem of access to higher education must be resolved. We also want to see more help for working parents who need childcare. Both are critical investments to ensure that a more prosperous future is in reach for all Californians.”
Contact: Anthony Matthews, tel. (916) 319-2019, anthony.matthews@asm.ca.gov