A new contender has entered California’s gubernatorial race, state revenues are trending above expectations, and recent federal actions raise new concerns for school-based Medicaid services. At the same time, CalSTRS reports continued progress toward long-term funding goals. What do these developments mean for district budgets, staffing, and future contributions?

California’s new congressional districts are already triggering political clashes, including a likely showdown between two Republican incumbents, and fueling speculation about who will jump next. Additionally, the race for Superintendent of Public Instruction is getting crowded, with education committee chairs and former legislative leaders now in the mix.

California’s schools face funding pressures on two fronts. Public Advocates’ new lawsuit argues the state’s School Facilities Program favors property-rich districts, while a prolonged federal shutdown delays grants and disrupts key programs. Together, these developments highlight widening gaps between districts with resources and those without.

The Legislative Analyst’s Office is urging California to tread carefully as slowing revenues and shrinking reserves raise new fiscal concerns. Yet, recent state finance data reveal surprising economic strength, placing leaders at a crossroads between restraint and growth. What are the LAO’s recommendations, and what do California’s latest revenue trends mean for schools and local agencies?

Federal staff cuts at the U.S. Department of Education could stall key student programs, from aid to civil rights oversight, leaving California districts to shoulder more. Yet rising state income tax withholdings may offer a bit of relief to the state’s strained budget.

From workforce housing shortages to interest rate shifts, two powerful forces are shaping California’s education landscape. Learn how new state laws are helping districts repurpose land for staff housing and how the Federal Reserve’s changes could impact funding for schools across the state.

California’s 2026 Governor’s race is shifting as candidates drop out and new challengers emerge. Meanwhile, a federal government shutdown could squeeze the state budget, stalling housing projects, slowing consumer spending, and weakening school funding. Read how these developments may shape both Sacramento politics and local classrooms.

California’s finances are outperforming forecasts, with August General Fund receipts $1.7 billion above projections. But new uncertainty looms as President Trump’s Executive Order could open 401(k) plans to riskier “alternative assets” like private equity, real estate, and even crypto. Could this strengthen retirement outcomes—or leave more Americans exposed?

How will congressional redistricting and the fight for control of Congress shape California’s 2026 governor’s race? With national issues dominating headlines and massive campaign spending expected, gubernatorial hopefuls face the challenge of breaking through. Which candidates are poised to command attention, and how might ballot measures shift the spotlight back to state issues like education?

California school districts are feeling the squeeze of rising costs and fading federal relief. At the same time, the 2026 race for State Treasurer could reshape how schools finance construction, pensions, and long-term stability. What happens when economic pressures meet political transitions?