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California passed two equity wins this year: funding for community-based crisis response (C.R.I.S.E.S.) and permanent green space investment in underserved neighborhoods (Outdoors for All). Looking to 2027, Prevention Institute calls for reparations, climate funding, and fair corporate tax revenue.
Los Angeles launches a Park Needs Assessment to guide equitable park investment and improve access to green space in underserved neighborhoods.
In response to the release of the Governor’s May Revision for FY 2025-26, Prevention Institute joins our partners across the state in urging Governor Newsom and the Legislature to preserve and strengthen investments critical to community health priorities and to identify new revenue sources that safeguard our state against federal funding cuts. We are advocating for the following priorities: Community Investments in Health Equity – The Governor’s sustained commitment of $300 million in ongoing funding for state and local public health infrastructure is a vital investment. However, the proposal
Prevention Institute advanced statewide policies for community health, safety, and wellbeing, partnering with advocates to drive health equity and racial justice. In 2025, we supported key legislation, equity implementation, and major wins, while continuing efforts on reparations, climate justice, and equitable public investment into 2026.
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