As Congress debates the federal budget, the Senate’s proposal makes one thing clear: millions of people will lose so that the wealthiest few can gain. Senate Republican leaders are rushing to advance a federal budget bill this week that, in many ways, would cause even more widespread harm to Californians than the version passed by … Continued
This year, Latina Equal Pay Day — marked on a date symbolizing how far into the year Latinx women must work to earn what white men earned the previous year — serves as a stark reminder of the economic inequities Latinas continue to face. Despite California’s progressive track record, it holds the troubling distinction of … Continued
How can the state avoid the whiplash of budget surpluses and shortfalls in the future?
As Governor Newsom prepares to unveil his updated 2024-25 California state budget proposal, we anticipate new insights into the state’s economic forecast and revenue projections.
A California for all, where everyone has access to economic opportunity, affordable housing, comprehensive health care, quality education, sufficient child care, and other basic needs, is possible. Policymakers can achieve this vision by advancing fairer taxation to prevent cuts during budget shortfalls like the one we face today and address the vital long-term needs of … Continued
Embracing and supporting newly arriving immigrants is not just a moral imperative but a strategic investment in our collective prosperity.
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