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Statement on the 2025-26 Joint Legislative Budget Plan

SACRAMENTO, CA — Following the June 9 announcement of a joint legislative budget plan by leaders in the California State Senate and Assembly, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center), a nonpartisan research and analysis nonprofit, responded with the following statement from its executive director, Chris Hoene: “Californians face an onslaught of threats — … Continued

New Analysis Exposes Harm to Californians in House Reconciliation Package

SACRAMENTO, CA — A new publication from the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center) warns that the reconciliation package passed by House Republicans would have devastating consequences for Californians, particularly people with low incomes, families of color, immigrants, and other vulnerable communities. The report, Federal Budget Threats: What Californians Should Know About the House … Continued

House Budget Bill Would Strip Health Care and Food Assistance from Millions to Give Tax Cuts to the Wealthy

SACRAMENTO, CA — Following the passage of the House’s budget reconciliation package, 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.  “Budgets are a reflection of our collective values. At their best, they are a tool to create … Continued

Statement on Governor Newsom’s 2025-26 May Revision

SACRAMENTO, CA — Following this morning’s release of Governor Newsom’s 2025-26 revised budget proposal, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center), a nonpartisan research and analysis nonprofit, responded with the following statement from its executive director, Chris Hoene: “The state budget should reflect the values of California’s people, who remain committed to supporting our … Continued

Budget Center Announces Plenaries and Workshops for Annual Policy Insights Conference

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the California Budget & Policy Center announced an exciting lineup of plenary sessions and workshops for its annual conference, Policy Insights, taking place on Thursday, April 10, at the Sacramento Convention Center. This event will bring together California’s top policymakers, advocates, and thought leaders to discuss the state’s most urgent policy … Continued

New Data Reveals How the House Budget Framework Could Harm Californians in Every Congressional District

SACRAMENTO, CA — A new fact sheet from the California Budget & Policy Center underscores the potential consequences of the House budget framework, revealing how they would negatively impact residents in every congressional district across California. The proposed cuts threaten to undermine access to essential services such as health care, housing, nutrition assistance, and income … Continued

Recent Report Highlights Economic Disparities for Black Women

SACRAMENTO, CA — A new report from the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center) highlights the persistent wage gap affecting Black women and Black single mothers in California. The report, authored by Hannah Orbach-Mandel, Laura Pryor, and Nishi Nair in collaboration with Kellie Todd Griffin from California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute, highlights how … Continued