SACRAMENTO, CA — California continues to face significant levels of poverty, with the state once again having the highest poverty rate in the nation, according to a new Budget Center analysis of newly released data by the United States Census Bureau. Despite some recovery from the economic impacts of the pandemic, California’s poverty rate in … Continued
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center) and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (Commission) unveiled the 2024 California Women’s Well-Being Index (WWBI). This updated Index, the first since 2020, provides a crucial look into the well-being of women across the state. This update results from … Continued
SACRAMENTO, CA — A new report by the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center) highlights the critical flaws in Proposition 36, which will be on the ballot for California voters on November 5. The report, authored by Budget Center experts Monica Davalos and Scott Graves, scrutinizes Prop. 36’s potential impacts, revealing escalating costs, deepening … Continued
SACRAMENTO, CA — A new in-depth national study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) highlights the significant contributions of undocumented immigrants to state and federal revenues despite their exclusion from most public benefits. In California, undocumented immigrants contributed $8.5 billion in state and local taxes in 2022 — a number that would … Continued
SACRAMENTO, CA— Today, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center) named Sasha Feldstein the new Strategy and Impact Director. “We are thrilled to welcome Sasha and her diverse skillset to the team,” said Chris Hoene, executive director at the California Budget & Policy Center. “Sasha’s dedication to building vibrant, enduring institutions and her commitment … Continued
SACRAMENTO, CA — In response to the California State Assembly and Senate leaders announcing a joint legislative budget plan on May 29, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center), a nonpartisan research and analysis nonprofit, weighed in with an X thread and the following statement from Executive Director Chris Hoene: “Overall, the Legislature’s plan … Continued
Following the release of Governor Newsom’s revised budget proposal released this morning, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center), a nonpartisan research and analysis nonprofit, weighed in with the following statement from its executive director, Chris Hoene.
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Budget & Policy Center, Catalyst California, and the Million Voters Project are thrilled to formally announce the launch of the Budget Power Project. This groundbreaking initiative aims to empower communities across California by providing resources, education, and advocacy tools to foster active participation in state and local budget processes. The … Continued
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