California Budget & Policy Center
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We are working to create a just and equitable California where communities have the resources they need to thrive. #CABudget
In 2025, we're celebrating 30 years of advancing equity and opportunity for Californians with low and middle incomes.
In 2025, we're celebrating 30 years of advancing equity and opportunity for Californians with low and middle incomes.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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California’s $17.5 billion prison system is over budget, contributing to a projected state deficit. Some groups want him to close more prisons. bit.ly/3LV6xN6
📷 Semantha Norris
📷 Semantha Norris
November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
California’s $17.5 billion prison system is over budget, contributing to a projected state deficit. Some groups want him to close more prisons. bit.ly/3LV6xN6
📷 Semantha Norris
📷 Semantha Norris
NEW: H.R. 1 Jeopardizes Californians’ Access to Behavioral Health Care and Key State Reforms
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H.R. 1 Jeopardizes Californians’ Access to Behavioral Health Care and Key State Reforms
Federal cuts under H.R. 1 threaten Medi-Cal funding and eligibility, putting at risk California’s behavioral health reforms.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
NEW: H.R. 1 Jeopardizes Californians’ Access to Behavioral Health Care and Key State Reforms
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We had over 100 participants on yesterday's All-Network Call, where we took a deep dive into the CA state budget with
@calbudgetcenter.org. With federal cuts to health care from HR1 looming, we're mobilizing now to ensure next year's budget gets balanced without further cuts to care.
@calbudgetcenter.org. With federal cuts to health care from HR1 looming, we're mobilizing now to ensure next year's budget gets balanced without further cuts to care.
November 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
We had over 100 participants on yesterday's All-Network Call, where we took a deep dive into the CA state budget with
@calbudgetcenter.org. With federal cuts to health care from HR1 looming, we're mobilizing now to ensure next year's budget gets balanced without further cuts to care.
@calbudgetcenter.org. With federal cuts to health care from HR1 looming, we're mobilizing now to ensure next year's budget gets balanced without further cuts to care.
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Congratulations, Senator Limón!
Another perk of the job: You now appear in @calbudgetcenter.org's #CABudget 101 training materials.
We're looking forward to highlighting your new leadership role in our upcoming state budget process presentations to groups across our great state. #CALeg
Another perk of the job: You now appear in @calbudgetcenter.org's #CABudget 101 training materials.
We're looking forward to highlighting your new leadership role in our upcoming state budget process presentations to groups across our great state. #CALeg
November 17, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Congratulations, Senator Limón!
Another perk of the job: You now appear in @calbudgetcenter.org's #CABudget 101 training materials.
We're looking forward to highlighting your new leadership role in our upcoming state budget process presentations to groups across our great state. #CALeg
Another perk of the job: You now appear in @calbudgetcenter.org's #CABudget 101 training materials.
We're looking forward to highlighting your new leadership role in our upcoming state budget process presentations to groups across our great state. #CALeg
Statement on the Legislative Analyst’s Office 2026-27 Fiscal Outlook #CABudget
“Kicking the can down the road won’t solve California’s structural deficit and neither will cutting programs that support vulnerable communities," says @shg29.bsky.social.
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“Kicking the can down the road won’t solve California’s structural deficit and neither will cutting programs that support vulnerable communities," says @shg29.bsky.social.
calbudgetcenter.org/news/2026-27...
Statement on the Legislative Analyst’s Office 2026-27 Fiscal Outlook
Kicking the can down the road won’t solve California’s structural deficit and neither will cutting programs that support vulnerable communities. Policymakers must choose sustainable revenue solutions ...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Statement on the Legislative Analyst’s Office 2026-27 Fiscal Outlook #CABudget
“Kicking the can down the road won’t solve California’s structural deficit and neither will cutting programs that support vulnerable communities," says @shg29.bsky.social.
calbudgetcenter.org/news/2026-27...
“Kicking the can down the road won’t solve California’s structural deficit and neither will cutting programs that support vulnerable communities," says @shg29.bsky.social.
calbudgetcenter.org/news/2026-27...
Join Dollars & Democracy for insights from state budget experts on practical advocacy strategies and what to expect in the year ahead.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Join Dollars & Democracy for insights from state budget experts on practical advocacy strategies and what to expect in the year ahead.
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Trump Goes Outside the Law to Give Even More Tax Cuts to the Wealthy
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Trump Goes Outside the Law to Give Even More Tax Cuts to the Wealthy
Trump's Treasury is overstepping far beyond its constitutional role
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November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Trump Goes Outside the Law to Give Even More Tax Cuts to the Wealthy
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Get ready for 2026! Join the Budget Center's state budget training to learn how to effectively engage in California's state budget process.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Get ready for 2026! Join the Budget Center's state budget training to learn how to effectively engage in California's state budget process.
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Did you know? California's uninsured rate reached a historic low of 5.9% in 2024.
While this progress is significant, recent state and federal budget cuts threaten to reverse gains made towards health care for all.
⚡ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qxcH5Q
While this progress is significant, recent state and federal budget cuts threaten to reverse gains made towards health care for all.
⚡ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qxcH5Q
November 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Did you know? California's uninsured rate reached a historic low of 5.9% in 2024.
While this progress is significant, recent state and federal budget cuts threaten to reverse gains made towards health care for all.
⚡ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qxcH5Q
While this progress is significant, recent state and federal budget cuts threaten to reverse gains made towards health care for all.
⚡ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qxcH5Q
Poverty — and hunger — are policy choices.
Policymakers have the tools to ensure that no one goes hungry in the world’s fourth largest economy, and they should use them to strengthen CalFresh and help vulnerable Californians meet their most basic needs.
Policymakers have the tools to ensure that no one goes hungry in the world’s fourth largest economy, and they should use them to strengthen CalFresh and help vulnerable Californians meet their most basic needs.
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Poverty — and hunger — are policy choices.
Policymakers have the tools to ensure that no one goes hungry in the world’s fourth largest economy, and they should use them to strengthen CalFresh and help vulnerable Californians meet their most basic needs.
Policymakers have the tools to ensure that no one goes hungry in the world’s fourth largest economy, and they should use them to strengthen CalFresh and help vulnerable Californians meet their most basic needs.
NEW: The State of Health Coverage in California: Progress, Disparities, and Policy Threats
The harmful Republican megabill, H.R. 1, could cost California nearly $30 billion each year, threatening a decade of progress expanding health coverage.
⚡ We share more: https://bit.ly/4qxcH5Q
The harmful Republican megabill, H.R. 1, could cost California nearly $30 billion each year, threatening a decade of progress expanding health coverage.
⚡ We share more: https://bit.ly/4qxcH5Q
The State of Health Coverage in California: Progress, Disparities, and Policy Threats
California’s progress in expanding health coverage is at risk as federal and state cuts threaten Medi-Cal and Covered California benefits.
calbudgetcenter.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
NEW: The State of Health Coverage in California: Progress, Disparities, and Policy Threats
The harmful Republican megabill, H.R. 1, could cost California nearly $30 billion each year, threatening a decade of progress expanding health coverage.
⚡ We share more: https://bit.ly/4qxcH5Q
The harmful Republican megabill, H.R. 1, could cost California nearly $30 billion each year, threatening a decade of progress expanding health coverage.
⚡ We share more: https://bit.ly/4qxcH5Q
One in seven Californians rely on CalFresh.
The USDA's attack on the program puts food security at risk for families across the state.
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The USDA's attack on the program puts food security at risk for families across the state.
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USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians
The USDA’s refusal to fund November CalFresh benefits threatens food security for 5.5 million Californians.
calbudgetcenter.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
One in seven Californians rely on CalFresh.
The USDA's attack on the program puts food security at risk for families across the state.
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
The USDA's attack on the program puts food security at risk for families across the state.
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"It's one in seven Californians that rely on CalFresh, so any attacks on the program put food security for them at risk. Given the high cost of living here, the pressures are way higher," says @msaucedo.bsky.social.
Even after the funding lapse for federal food assistance is resolved, hundreds of thousands of low-income Californians and millions of Americans could still lose their benefits in the coming months.
A massive hit to SNAP benefits is coming for California even after the shutdown ends
Even after the funding lapse for federal food assistance is resolved, hundreds of thousands of low-income Californians and millions of Americans could still lose their benefits in the coming months.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"It's one in seven Californians that rely on CalFresh, so any attacks on the program put food security for them at risk. Given the high cost of living here, the pressures are way higher," says @msaucedo.bsky.social.
USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians
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USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians
The USDA’s refusal to fund November CalFresh benefits threatens food security for 5.5 million Californians.
calbudgetcenter.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians
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During the shutdown, the Trump Administration has taken unprecedented and illegal steps that purposefully deepen harm for federal workers, public services, and the people who depend on them. www.cbpp.org/blog/the-tru...
The Trump Administration Is Purposefully Inflicting Unnecessary Pain During the Shutdown
The Trump Administration is making the situation worse by taking unprecedented, and even illegal, steps during the shutdown to inflict unnecessary damage to public services and investments, the federa...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
During the shutdown, the Trump Administration has taken unprecedented and illegal steps that purposefully deepen harm for federal workers, public services, and the people who depend on them. www.cbpp.org/blog/the-tru...
California’s undocumented residents contribute nearly $8.5 billion in taxes, playing a crucial role in supporting public services while remaining excluded from essential programs.
October 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
California’s undocumented residents contribute nearly $8.5 billion in taxes, playing a crucial role in supporting public services while remaining excluded from essential programs.
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A new @calbudgetcenter.org brief makes the case that more funding is required to ensure California's educator workforce is prepared to meet the needs of the state's dual language learners.
Read the brief:
Read the brief:
Dual Language Learners Make Up Half of Preschoolers: What That Means for California
Nearly half of California’s preschoolers are dual language learners, yet inconsistent and short-term funding limits statewide support.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A new @calbudgetcenter.org brief makes the case that more funding is required to ensure California's educator workforce is prepared to meet the needs of the state's dual language learners.
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Read the brief:
“It’s a bit of a distraction from the overall bill and how disproportionately it’s helping rich folks at the expense of low-income folks," says @kaylakit.bsky.social.
https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/10/no-tax-on-tips-california/
https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/10/no-tax-on-tips-california/
'No tax on tips' might not be a windfall for workers, experts say
Some economists doubt the effectiveness of the new tax law, especially in light of other cuts in benefits.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“It’s a bit of a distraction from the overall bill and how disproportionately it’s helping rich folks at the expense of low-income folks," says @kaylakit.bsky.social.
https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/10/no-tax-on-tips-california/
https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/10/no-tax-on-tips-california/
Nearly half of preschoolers speak a non-English language at home, yet dual language learner supports remain inconsistent.
Children and families deserve lasting impact.
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Children and families deserve lasting impact.
⚡ We share more in our latest: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/du...
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Nearly half of preschoolers speak a non-English language at home, yet dual language learner supports remain inconsistent.
Children and families deserve lasting impact.
⚡ We share more in our latest: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/du...
Children and families deserve lasting impact.
⚡ We share more in our latest: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/du...
“The state is making lawful, transparent budget choices to invest in health coverage with its own dollars. These investments improve health outcomes, strengthen communities, and lower health care costs in the long run,” says @adri-ramyam.bsky.social.
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The White House says California uses a 'loophole' to give undocumented immigrants Medicaid. Experts disagree
The White House claims that California exploits a legal loophole to extend Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants. The truth is more complicated.
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October 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“The state is making lawful, transparent budget choices to invest in health coverage with its own dollars. These investments improve health outcomes, strengthen communities, and lower health care costs in the long run,” says @adri-ramyam.bsky.social.
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"Without it, policymakers, researchers and nonprofits relying on the 30-year-old report’s annual data to track hunger trends and allocate resources will be “flying blind."
https://calmatters.org/newsletter/california-federal-government-shutdown-newsletter/
https://calmatters.org/newsletter/california-federal-government-shutdown-newsletter/
September 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
"Without it, policymakers, researchers and nonprofits relying on the 30-year-old report’s annual data to track hunger trends and allocate resources will be “flying blind."
https://calmatters.org/newsletter/california-federal-government-shutdown-newsletter/
https://calmatters.org/newsletter/california-federal-government-shutdown-newsletter/
"We’re seeing major cuts to Medi-Cal, so that means less money for the state to spend than it generally receives from the federal government to support these federal programs like Medi-Cal and Cal Fresh," says @nishinair.bsky.social.
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It’s time for California to update its ‘donor state’ status, new data shows
The state typically sends more tax revenue to the federal government than it gets back in funding for services. Covid changed the math.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
"We’re seeing major cuts to Medi-Cal, so that means less money for the state to spend than it generally receives from the federal government to support these federal programs like Medi-Cal and Cal Fresh," says @nishinair.bsky.social.
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President Trump’s signature domestic policy law could make it harder for states to fund programs to help people find stable housing.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/u...
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Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Could Hamper Efforts to House the Homeless
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September 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
President Trump’s signature domestic policy law could make it harder for states to fund programs to help people find stable housing.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/u...
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