Antonio Harvey

Dec 9, 2024 | sdvoice.info | Antonio Harvey

By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black MediaThe California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) made history on Dec. 2. For the first time, most of its members are women. Nine out of its 12 current members are Black women, the highest number in the organization’s 57-year-history. During the last legislative session, five out of 12 CLBC members were women. For the 2025-26 Legislative session, three CLBC women members are serving in the State Senate and six in the State Assembly. Sen.

Nov 25, 2024 | sdvoice.info | Bo Tefu |Antonio Harvey

By Bo Tefu, Joe W. Bowers Jr. and Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black MediaCalifornia’s 2025-26 Budget: School Funding Expected to Increase by an Estimated $1.5 BillionThe California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) recently published its fiscal outlook for the 2025-26 budget, forecasting a $1.5 billion increase in the minimum guarantee for funding public schools and community colleges. This raises the total budget to $116.8 billion, a 1.3% increase over last year’s budget.

Nov 14, 2024 | ourweekly.com | Bo Tefu |Antonio Harvey

In the wake of the general election and Donald Trump winning another term as president, State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) Tony Thurmond is on a mission to protect public education in California. On Nov. 8, Thurmond, members of the California legislature, educators, union leaders, and other elected officials expressed their concerns at a news conference about the possibility of the Trump Administration dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).

Nov 11, 2024 | sdvoice.info | Bo Tefu |Antonio Harvey

By Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black MediaTony Thurmond Vows to Protect Education in CaliforniaIn the wake of the general election and Donald Trump winning another term as president, State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) Tony Thurmond is on a mission to protect public education in California. On Nov.

Nov 7, 2024 | westsidestorynewspaper.com | Bo Tefu |Antonio Harvey

By Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black MediaOpen enrollment for Covered California kicked off on Nov. 1, 2024, offering individuals, families, and businesses a chance to secure quality, affordable health insurance for the upcoming year. This annual enrollment period allows California residents to choose from a variety of health plans that meet their specific needs.