Friends Committee on Legislation Education Fund
Food, Housing, and Medical Care for All
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Homelessness
The state budget crunch has severely affected efforts to address homelessness in California. Among the issues that need attention, housing, medical care, mental health, cash assistance, legal rights, food and nutrition are all important. For background on state budget proposals on these issues, see the February 2001 Newsletter.
Low-Income Californians
In a state where poverty levels are well above the national average, FCL will continue to promote legislation that allows low-income people to earn more and to retain a greater share of their earnings. Some issues we are dealing with: the payday loan industry, state earned- income tax credit, and utility rates. Other issues relate to the special circumstances of the state's millions of low-income immigrants, including driver's license eligibility and in-state tuition rates for those awaiting legal immigrant status.
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