Edward “Ned” Dolejsi, executive director of the California Catholic Conference, issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s May Revise issued earlier today:
The Governor’s May Revise is a positive step forward that respects the dignity of the human person and moves us toward the good society that we all seek. The Earned Income Tax Credit gives much needed assistance to struggling families, especially the working poor and the funding proposed for immigrant health care recognizes the inherent unfairness of the current system. By funding outreach to families eligible for these expanded benefits, the governor has shown strong leadership; we urge the Legislature to build on the Governor’s leadership by expanding this program to assist eligible immigrants to become US citizens.