2015-16 Legislative Session

During the 2015-16 Legisaltive Session the JEDE Committee heard a range of issues related to economic recovery and revitalization.  Among other activities, the committee researched and developed materials related to leveraging federal, state, and local resources to meet local community needs.  A selection of these materials are highlighted below.

• 2015-16 Hearing Materials

• Oversight of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

  • Methods of Review - Preporation for the Program Oversight of GO-Biz

  • Oversight of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

• Roundtable on "Diversity within the the California Tech Industries"

• Informational hearing, "Overview of the California Economy in 2015"

• Informational hearing, "Review of Major Econmic Development Policies and Programs in 2015"

• Joint informational hearing between JEDE and the California Legisaltive Black Caucus, "The State of Black Enterprises in California"

• Study Tour of the Silicon Valley and Policy Framework

• Hearing on "Building an Inclusive Economy: The State's Role in Closing the Opportunity Gap"