New Bill AB 2209 to Strengthen Caregiver Succession Planning for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
New Bill AB 2209 to Strengthen Caregiver Succession Planning for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
March 30, 2026
El Arc de California is proud to sponsor a new bill introduced last week by Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D–35), … Continue reading “New Bill AB 2209 to Strengthen Caregiver Succession Planning for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities”
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El Arc de California’s Community Advocacy Initiative Drives New Statewide Transparency Measures
March 30, 2026
Over the past year, from January 2025 through February 2026, the El Arc de California team and its statewide network … Continue reading “El Arc de California’s Community Advocacy Initiative Drives New Statewide Transparency Measures”
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Your Voice Matters: Key Legislative Hearings You Should Know About
March 23, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration As California moves forward with key budget … Continue reading “Your Voice Matters: Key Legislative Hearings You Should Know About”
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Your Voice, Your Vote: Make a Plan for the June 2026 Primary Election
March 16, 2026
Californians will head to the polls on June 2, 2026 to vote in the statewide primary election—and the disability community … Continue reading “Your Voice, Your Vote: Make a Plan for the June 2026 Primary Election”
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Proposed Budget Changes Could Affect Access to State-Funded Medi-Cal Coverage
March 9, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration In January, Governor Gavin Newsom released a … Continue reading “Proposed Budget Changes Could Affect Access to State-Funded Medi-Cal Coverage”
Read MoreAct Now to Stop $1 Billion in Cuts to Medi-Cal Dental
March 3, 2026
In this week’s Arc Beacon, Julie Schurman, Director of Public Policy for The Arc & UCP California Collaboration, breaks down … Continue reading “Act Now to Stop $1 Billion in Cuts to Medi-Cal Dental”
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The Arc of California Joins Press Conference in Support of SCR 89: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
February 23, 2026
Last week at the California State Capitol, Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy for The Arc & UCP California … Continue reading “The Arc of California Joins Press Conference in Support of SCR 89: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”
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A Small Act with a Big Message of Peace
February 23, 2026
By Esther Anaya, Executive Director, The Arc of Ventura County In late December, adult participants at The Arc of Ventura … Continue reading “A Small Act with a Big Message of Peace”
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Health Care for Every Californian: Understanding AB 1900 and the CalCare Proposal
February 17, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Director of Public Policy, The Arc of California On February 12, 2026, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) … Continue reading “Health Care for Every Californian: Understanding AB 1900 and the CalCare Proposal”
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New CalFresh Work or Community Engagement Rules
February 2, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy, The Arc and UCP California Collaboration Changes to CalFresh will begin on … Continue reading “New CalFresh Work or Community Engagement Rules”
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