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.
Late last week, the Legislature passed a dozen late-session bills amending the 2023-24 budget package, closing out legislative action on the state budget this year.
The diversity of California’s students is an invaluable asset that enables our communities to thrive. State leaders have a responsibility to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn and achieve their goals. Yet, many California students of color face persistent challenges. To address these challenges, Governor Newsom’s “Equity Multiplier” proposal would increase funding to … Continued
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Join us on Friday, January 17, at 10 a.m. as Budget Center experts explore what the budget proposal means for California’s communities, economy, and overall progress.