News and Alerts
2010 General News
Civil right to counsel case named on Supreme Court blog list of notable petitions
- By: Supreme Court of the United States Blog
- 09/02/2010
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Legal Aid Society of San Diego receives Family Law ruling client not liable for $30,000 of ex-husband's debt
- By: Legal Aid Society of San Diego
- 08/20/2010
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Landmark asylum case sets standards for domestic violence victims seeking safe haven in US
- By: The New York Times
- 08/18/2010
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LSC: Deadline for free HotDocs licenses Aug. 31 for eligible programs
- By: Legal Services Corporation
- 08/17/2010
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State Budget Committee IHSS proposals could bring more federal dollars to California
- By: California Diability Community Action Network
- 08/04/2010
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Court rules same-sax marriage ban unconstitutional
- By: The New York Times
- 08/04/2010
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Chief Justice George draws to a close 38-year career on the bench
- By: California Bar Journal
- 08/03/2010
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Judge issues preliminary injunction for parts of Arizona immigration law
- By: The New York Times
- 07/28/2010
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DOJ Civil Rights Division offers e-mail update options
- By: United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
- 07/27/2010
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Senate budget committee approves $430 million in LSC funding
- By: Legal Services Corporation
- 07/26/2010
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Public hearing date set for Chief Justice nomination
- By: Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of the Courts
- 07/26/2010
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LSC forms task force to create financial oversight recommendations
- By: Legal Services Corporation
- 07/23/2010
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Expanding legal services crucial to overall economic recovery
- By: The National Law Journal
- 07/23/2010
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Judge issues injunction in Sacramento County mental health services case
- By: Disability Rights California
- 07/22/2010
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NCLC releases report on seniors' risk to predatory payday loans through Social Security direct deposits
- By: National Consumer Law Center
- 07/22/2010
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Gov. Schwarzenegger names nominee for Supreme Court Chief Justice
- By: Office of the Governor, State of California
- 07/21/2010
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LSC announces changes in grant oversight in response to report findings
- By: Legal Services Corporation
- 07/16/2010
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The Sacramento Bee: Chief Justice George leaves long legacy of service to California
- By: The Sacramento Bee
- 07/15/2010
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Chief Justice George decides against running for re-election in November
- By: Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of the Courts
- 07/14/2010
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The Impact Fund appoints New Executive Director Jocelyn D. Larkin
- By: Impact Fund
- 07/07/2010
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Apply Now for Civil Legal Assistance Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program
- By: Equal Justice Works
- 07/06/2010
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LSNC: Judge halts cuts to health care services in Sacramento County
- By: Legal Services of Northern California
- 07/06/2010
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LAAC Awards of Merit Nominations now open
- By: Legal Aid Association of California
- 07/03/2010
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Latest issue of Race Equity Project newsletter focuses on race and health care
- By: The Race Equity Project (Legal Services of Northern California)
- 06/29/2010
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Medicaid bill stalls in U.S. Senate, Congress delays doctor cuts to Medicare
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 06/28/2010
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US Supreme Court rules in favor of Hastings policy barring discrimination in student groups
- By: National Center for Lesbian Rights
- 06/28/2010
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Attorney General investigates tenants' rights under foreclosure
- By: California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
- 06/28/2010
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NHLP: Training on Tenants & Foreclosure
- By: National Housing Law Project
- 06/28/2010
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US Senate fails to pass job legislation
- By: California Budget Project
- 06/26/2010
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Budget workgroups given more time, next committee meeting date not set
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 06/26/2010
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California Budget Project calls on US Senate to act before July 4 to ensure unemployment benefits continue
- By: California Budget Project
- 06/25/2010
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Administration on Aging offers tools for working within diverse communities
- By: Administration on Aging
- 06/22/2010
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Vietnamese Community affected by BP Oil Spill needs legal aid
- By: volunteerVABANC
- 06/22/2010
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NSCLC joins other non-profits to file amicus brief in health reform case
- By: National Senior Citizens Law Center
- 06/21/2010
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California Budget Project: State-supported child care necessary for a stronger California workforce
- By: California Budget Project
- 06/21/2010
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New rules for IHSS providers take effect July 1, resources now available
- By: National Senior Citizens Law Center
- 06/21/2010
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State budget committee to meet again today, fate of federal Medicaid bill still uncertain
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 06/18/2010
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Application Available for Legal Services Leadership Fellows Program
- By: Public Interest Clearinghouse
- 06/16/2010
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Mental Health Special Education mandate on docket for budget committee hearing today
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 06/15/2010
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Disability Rights California recognizes Howry LLP and attorney Su for pro bono work
- By: Disability Rights California
- 06/14/2010
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Medicaid Section 1115 proposal sent to feds for approval
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 06/11/2010
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LRAP updates from Equal Justice Works - Time Sensitive Deadlines
- By: Equal Justice Works
- 06/07/2010
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New LAAC Membership Benefit: Language Translation Services!
- By: LAAC
- 06/07/2010
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Public Law Center director Kenneth Babcock named recipient of ABA's Dorsey Award
- By: ABA
- 06/04/2010
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State Budget Conference Committee begins work today
- By: California Budget Project
- 06/04/2010
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Joint budget committee to wrestle with differences in IHSS and child care issues
- By: California Budget Project
- 06/03/2010
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Bay Area Advocates' Training: Martinez v. Astrue
- By: National Senior Citizens Law Center
- 06/01/2010
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National Center on Elder Abuse to Place Video Message Featuring Lost’s William Mapother in US Theaters for the Second Straight Year
- By: National Center on Elder Abuse
- 05/28/2010
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Assembly and Senate committees hold hearings on health budget issues
- By: California Budget Project
- 05/27/2010
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Budget committee rejects Governor's Medi-Cal proposal
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 05/27/2010
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Education coalition delivers demand letter to Governor, seeks solution for state system
- By: Public Advocates
- 05/21/2010
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California Bar Foundation announces Rosenthal Bar Exam Scholarship winners
- By: California Bar Foundation
- 05/21/2010
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Votes in Sacramento, D.C. crucial to California budget process
- By: California Budget Project
- 05/20/2010
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LAAC Announces Summer 2010 Dan Bradley Fellows
- By: Legal Aid Association of California
- 05/18/2010
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Vote for State Bar Board of Governors
- By: Legal Aid Association of California
- 05/18/2010
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Fact sheets by California Budget Project reveal impact of IHSS and CalWORKS cuts
- By: California Budget Project
- 05/17/2010
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Budget decisions will play key role in California for years to come
- By: California Budget Project
- 05/17/2010
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Bay Area non-profits, clients continue to suffer effects of the recession
- By: United Way of the Bay Area
- 05/17/2010
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Former LSC Board Member and Longtime Advocate Fairbanks-Williams dies in car crash
- By: Legal Services Corporation
- 05/17/2010
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Western Center on Law and Poverty releases statement on Governor's proposed budget cuts
- By: Western Center on Law and Poverty
- 05/15/2010
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Western Center on Law and Poverty releases report: A California Without CalWORKS?
- By: Western Center on Law and Poverty
- 05/15/2010
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Governor releases state budget, Health and Human Services Budget Call to take place Friday, May 14 at 2:30 p.m.
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 05/14/2010
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LAAC Releases California Retention and Recruitment Study!
- By: LAAC
- 05/07/2010
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Louisiana legislature considers bill that further regulates law school clinics
- By: The National Law Journal
- 05/07/2010
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State Bar announces IOLTA reductions
- By: State Bar of California Office of Legal Services
- 05/03/2010
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Law Day 2010: Statement of John G. Levi, Chairman, LSC Board of Directors
- By: Legal Services Corporation
- 04/30/2010
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What does the Perdue decision mean for California Attorneys?
- By: Legal Aid Association of California
- 04/28/2010
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New Statewide Report Proposes Major Reforms for Family Law Court
- By: Judicial Council of California
- 04/28/2010
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Judicial Council accepts recommendations from Elkins Family Task Force
- By: Judicial Council of California
- 04/28/2010
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Lawsuit alleging gender discrimination among Wal-Mart employees will go to trial
- By: AP/AolNews
- 04/27/2010
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Assembly subcommittee to hear proposed cuts to CalWORKS tomorrow (4/28)
- By: California Budget Project
- 04/27/2010
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AB2773: California Employment Lawyers Association asking for letters of support
- By: California Employment Lawyers Association
- 04/27/2010
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Proposed cuts to IHSS a lose-lose situation for California
- By: California Budget Project
- 04/26/2010
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Bay Area public interest lawyers respond to debt collection practices
- By: The New York Times
- 04/26/2010
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Department of Social Services Seeks Comments on Draft IHSS Forms by 5/4/2010
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 04/23/2010
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Arizona governor signs new immigration bill, criminalizes failure to carry immigration documents
- By: The New York Times
- 04/23/2010
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Alternate Format Options Available from SSA for Blind and Visually Impaired Class Members Per Court Judgment
- By: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF)
- 04/23/2010
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NSCLC releases advocate guide for "fleeing felon" cases: Understanding the Martinez Settlement
- By: National Senior Citizens Law Center
- 04/22/2010
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Online payday lending interest rates soar, increasing risk for consumers
- By: AARP
- 04/21/2010
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New website offers resources, online community focused on education for California's foster children
- By: National Center for Youth Law
- 04/21/2010
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U.S. Supreme Court decision on attorneys' fees
- By: LAAC
- 04/21/2010
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National Center for Youth Law files lawsuit against Nevada child welfare officials
- By: National Center for Youth Law
- 04/19/2010
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Assembly bill could make moving easier for California food stamp recipients
- By: California Budget Project
- 04/14/2010
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Childcare Law Center will continue to serve as statewide support center
- By: The State Bar of California
- 04/10/2010
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Assembly bill could reduce reporting burden for CALWORKS and food stamp recipients
- By: California Budget Project
- 04/09/2010
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Information for IOLTA Non-Profits: California’s New Use Tax Registration Requirement – deadline April 15th
- By: Public Interest Clearinghouse
- 04/09/2010
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Influence of former Obama professor still unknown in new Department of Justice post
- By: The New York Times
- 04/08/2010
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Department of Labor offers grants for women in construction, other non-traditional fields
- By: United States Department of Labor
- 04/06/2010
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LSC highlights work of medical-legal partnerships in California
- By: Legal Services Corporation
- 04/06/2010
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New California web site tracks recovery fund spending
- By: State of California
- 04/05/2010
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Latest issue of Race Equity Project newsletter focuses on race and education
- By: The Race Equity Project (Legal Services of Northern California)
- 04/02/2010
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PIC's Justice Bus travels to Central Coast
- By: KCOY Central Coast News
- 04/02/2010
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Court reverses ruling in Texas English Language Learner case
- By: Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund
- 04/02/2010
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Bill offers protection for unemployed seeking payday loans
- By: Los Angeles Times
- 03/30/2010
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Non-profit sector survey reveals challenges ahead in 2010
- By: Nonprofit Finance Fund
- 03/29/2010
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Senate committee rejects Governor's budget proposals to cut human services
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 03/26/2010
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Proposed Cuts to CalWORKs could cost more than 1.4 million their assistance
- By: California Budget Project
- 03/25/2010
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California Commission on Access to Justice seeks nominations for award
- By: State Bar of California
- 03/16/2010
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CDCAN offers update on IHSS legislation, teleconference and hearing information
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 03/12/2010
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Budget session ends, Governor to take action on bills
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 03/12/2010
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Immigrant Day to take place May 17 in Sacramento
- By: California Immigrant Policy Center
- 03/11/2010
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LSC Board nominations pass committee, now go to full Senate for consideration
- By: Legal Services Corporation
- 03/11/2010
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Governor's proposal could cost children their insurance, the state, federal funds
- By: California Budget Project
- 03/10/2010
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California Budget Project illustrates 2010-2011 proposed budget impact
- By: California Budget Project
- 03/10/2010
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Report shows the need for services despite proposed cuts
- By: California Budget Project
- 03/10/2010
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United Nations’ review to take place in San Francisco, DREDF advocate to lead panel on disability and human rights
- By: Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF)
- 03/10/2010
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Funding needed to continue recovery into 2011
- By: California Budget Project
- 03/09/2010
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Tax program created in Orange County processes more than $100 million in refunds nationwide
- By: Legal Services Corporation
- 03/09/2010
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LAAC and NSCLC to convene listening forum on Older Americans Act Reauthorization March 26
- By: Legal Aid Association of California
- 03/09/2010
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Job loss slows, report findings better than expected
- By: The New York Times
- 03/05/2010
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LAAC executive director honored with California Lawyer of the Year Award
- By: Legal Aid Association of California
- 03/04/2010
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Memorial Service for Jack Daniel to be held this weekend in Fresno
- By: LAAC & CCLS
- 03/02/2010
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Cuts could cost more than 1 million California children their health insurance
- By: California Budget Project
- 03/01/2010
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Unemployed seek assistance with payday loans
- By: Los Angeles Times
- 03/01/2010
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Congressional support now needed for jobs program to continue
- By: California Budget Project
- 02/26/2010
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Federal court orders a stop to new service restrictions at Adult Day Health Centers
- By: National Senior Citizens Law Center
- 02/25/2010
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Court halts cuts to Adult Day Health Care
- By: Disability Rights California
- 02/25/2010
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Legislature approves new measures to close budget gap
- By: California Budget Project
- 02/24/2010
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Millions of Americans still jobless as economy begins to recover
- By: The New York Times
- 02/22/2010
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LSC announces new look for self-help web site
- By: Legal Services Corporation
- 02/19/2010
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Changes to bank rules may help customers hold on to their Social Security dollars
- By: The Wall Street Journal
- 02/17/2010
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Memorial for Jack Daniel, dedicated advocate
- By: Central California Legal Services
- 02/11/2010
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CANHR releases guide to drug misuse in nursing home, kicks off campaign
- By: California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
- 02/11/2010
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Notice to blind & visually impaired people of right to request SSA notices & other information in alternative formats.
- By: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF)
- 02/10/2010
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Californians seeking relief from job discrimination face disparities in system
- By: San Francisco Chronicle
- 02/09/2010
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Feb. 10 budget hearing to focus on cuts to human services
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 02/09/2010
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Letters needed by Feb. 9 to protect programs that serve legal immigrants
- By: California Immigrant Policy Center
- 02/05/2010
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IHSS stakeholder meeting to take place Feb. 11
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 02/04/2010
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Cost high for proposed cuts to Healthy Families Program
- By: California Budget Project
- 02/03/2010
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California Budget Project releases report on proposed budget cuts
- By: California Budget Project
- 02/03/2010
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Schedule set for budget subcommittee hearings, includes IHSS, public benefits
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 02/02/2010
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Older Americans Act listening forum to take place in San Francisco March 3
- By: Administration on Aging
- 02/01/2010
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California redistricting commission may have no people of color
- By: Equal Justice Society
- 01/29/2010
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Conference call to discuss early childhood programs in President's 2011 budget
- By: Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
- 01/29/2010
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CLASP releases fact sheets on child welfare
- By: Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
- 01/29/2010
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LSC proposes more than $516 million in funding for 2011
- By: Legal Services Corporation
- 01/29/2010
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New resource for nonprofits looking to expand nonpartisan civic engagement
- By: California Participation Project
- 01/27/2010
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Judge orders refund for Medi-Cal cuts made in 2008
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 01/27/2010
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CANHR releases new conservatorship defense guide
- By: California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
- 01/26/2010
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New National LGBT Legal Aid Forum Listserv
- By: National Center for Lesbian Rights
- 01/25/2010
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Judicial coucil approves monthly closures through June 2010
- By: Judicial Council of California
- 01/23/2010
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Obama taps Public Counsel Executive Director for State Justice Institute
- By: Metropolitan News-Enterprise
- 01/22/2010
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Proposed Medi-Cal cuts include Adult Day Health Care, more than $750 million in reductions
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 01/21/2010
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Budget hearings set for proposed cuts to public benefits programs
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 01/15/2010
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New legal resource web site available through Administration on Aging
- By: Administration on Aging
- 01/13/2010
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California Budget Project offers updated budget information
- By: California Budget Project
- 01/12/2010
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More than 3 million California now receive food stamps
- By: California Budget Project
- 01/12/2010
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Advocacy group to hold townhall 'telemeetings' this week about state budget
- By: California Disability Community Action Network
- 01/12/2010
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NYT Article on Rise of Self-Represented Litigants
- By: New York Times
- 01/11/2010
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California Budget Project releases analysis of proposed 2010-11 budget
- By: California Budget Project
- 01/11/2010
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Proposed budget cuts include programs that serve immigrants
- By: California Immigrant Policy Center
- 01/11/2010
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Economy Sees More Lawsuits, People Representing Themselves
- By: ABC News 10
- 01/08/2010
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Schwarzenegger declares budget emergency, proposes deep cuts
- By: The Sacramento Bee
- 01/08/2010
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Jack Daniel, Dedicated Legal Aid Advocate, Passed Away January 2, 2010
- By: Central California Legal Services
- 01/05/2010
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