Proposition 98
Coverage of Proposition 98 in the Nexus archive.
- Newsom’s Final Education Budget, by the Numbers
Governor Gavin Newsom's final education budget for 2026-27 includes funding for community schools, after-school programs, and universal school meals. The budget also allocates $2.4 billion for special education and $5 billion in block grants for districts, while controversially withholding $3.9 billion in Prop. 98 funding and shifting preschool programs to Prop. 98.
- California Lawmakers Pass Budget With Billions More for Education as Newsom Negotiations Begin
California lawmakers passed a state budget with higher revenue projections than Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal, allocating additional billions for TK-12 and community colleges in 2026-27. Newsom plans to withhold $3.9 billion in education funding pending future revenue from AI stock tax receipts, prompting threats of legal action from education groups.
- Two huge California unions clash over money, political clout this election season
The California Teachers Association (CTA) and SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) are competing over state budget allocations, with CTA advocating for education funding through Proposition 98 and SEIU-UHW prioritizing Medi-Cal healthcare spending. Their rivalry extends to political endorsements, with CTA supporting billionaire Tom Steyer and SEIU backing former Attorney General Xavier Becerra in the 2026 gubernatorial race.