Senate Budget Plan Cuts Health Care, Food Assistance & Fuels Harm
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
Other states are showing California how to protect its budget without cutting needed services
As featured in CalMatters: As California leaders and advocates enter prime budget negotiations, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised proposal may soon provide clarity, revealing an expected shortfall and a lot of uncertainty driven by federal leaders.
California Cannot Afford to Wait Another Century for Latina Pay Equity
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 California Leaders Can Improve the Oversight and Evaluation of State Tax Expenditures
The tools used to manage the state’s finances need structural reform
As featured in the Los Angeles Times: California’s leaders are negotiating a serious budget shortfall. They must balance the budget, fund essential services that keep the state and its infrastructure running and protect the well-being of Californians through investments in education, health care, child care and more.
Anticipating Newsom’s 2024-25 May Revision
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 Requires Fair Taxation
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
