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First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2022-23 State Budget

Budget • January 2022

This First Look report outlines key pieces of the 2022-23 budget proposal, and examines how the governor and the Legislature can expand upon the governor’s proposals to invest in the people who have put their own health and well-being at risk to keep our communities running and move California forward. [...]

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Q&A: How the Gann Limit Threatens Ongoing Investments for Californians

Budget • January 2022

An archaic spending limit known as the Gann Limit challenges California's ability to meet the ongoing needs of Californians. [...]

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Dollars and Democracy: A Guide to the California State Budget Process

Budget • December 2021

A comprehensive guide to the California state budget process: we provide an overview of the year-round state budget cycle, detail the roles of the key players, and lay out the timeline for state budgeting as well as opportunities for input. Our hope is that this guide makes the state budget process more accessible for policy staff, advocates, and the media, as well as to broaden participation in the budget debate. [...]