Fiona Ma

Approximately $1.1 billion in revenue bonds to finance projects overseen by the UC Board of Regents were announced by California State Treasurer Fiona Ma Friday.

California launched the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program, or CalKIDS, making all newborns and low-income public school students eligible for a state funded college savings account, according to a Wednesday press release. 

California stands out not only for its allowance of both local and statewide recall movements, but also for the frequency with which they occur.

Harriet Tubman Terrace, an affordable housing building in Berkeley for senior citizens and people with disabilities, was approved for more than $22 million in funding from the state of California.

On Wednesday, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced an additional $450 million in funding for the state’s No Place Like Home, or NPLH, program to address housing issues.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 898, a bill that protects college savings accounts from money judgments by creditors.

Three series of revenue bonds totaling $2.65 billion were sold to finance projects in the UC system, announced California State Treasurer Fiona Ma on Friday. 

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has led to both the state and local governments trying to relieve economic pressure off of businesses. California State Treasurer Fiona Ma released updated statements regarding state assistance to small businesses.

In October, the State Treasurer’s Office allocated a bond authority and $88.2 million in federal tax credits to help the production of affordable housing.

The Berkeley Forum partnered with the UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy, or GSPP, on Monday to host California state treasurer Fiona Ma, who discussed “green” bonds and sustainable finance at an event attended by about 100 campus community members.