Federal eligibility changes could significantly reduce access to health care and food assistance in California, placing new pressure on the state’s General Fund. At the same time, lawmakers are revisiting a long-standing corporate tax policy that could reshape state revenues. What could this mean for Proposition 98 and school funding in the years ahead?

Strikes and labor actions are rippling across California, touching sectors from health care to education and raising broader questions about affordability, staffing, and long-term funding. At the same time, a growing slate of potential ballot measures signals an active and politically charged year ahead. As early budget discussions begin, these converging pressures could shape the policy landscape facing schools and local governments.

California’s political landscape is shifting fast. A growing field of gubernatorial candidates is beginning to take shape ahead of the June primary, while developments at the national level could influence economic conditions facing schools and public agencies. With voters, markets, and policymakers watching closely, the year ahead is already full of uncertainty.

California’s education landscape is shifting on multiple fronts. Changes in the Superintendent of Public Instruction race, evolving political dynamics, and new enrollment trends are raising important questions about leadership, funding stability, and long-term planning for school districts. As communities adjust to migration patterns and housing pressures, districts across the state are facing decisions that will shape classrooms and campuses for years to come.