The Budget Center communications team chatted with Nishi Nair (she/her), Research Associate at the Budget Center, who conducts research on various topics, including the California state budget, economic security, and gender equity. This Q&A series is your chance to get to know our team, their areas of expertise, and how their work at the Budget … Continued
The Budget Center communications team sat down with Ines Rosales (she/her), Outreach Associate at the Budget Center, who cultivates relationships with key influencers across California. This Q&A series is your chance to get to know our team, their areas of expertise, and how their work at the Budget Center supports policy change in California. In … Continued
Last month, community leaders, policy experts, and advocates gathered at the Fresno Art Museum for an event hosted by the Budget Center and Power California that offered a deep dive into how decisions made at the state and federal levels ripple down to local communities — shaping policies, services, and the daily lives of Californians. … Continued
Governor Newsom’s 2025-26 revised budget proposes significant, harmful cuts on California’s immigrant and low-income communities to address the budget shortfall, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Policymakers can raise revenues to avoid harming vulnerable Californians, who are also the target of federal leaders. They can, and should: Californians expect and deserve a bold … Continued
Last year, about 3.5 million workers were able to claim the California Earned Income Tax Credit on their tax returns. Together with the Young Child Tax Credit and Foster Youth Tax Credit, the CalEITC put about $1.4 billion back into the hands of Californians with low incomes – money helping families cover essentials like food, … Continued
The state budget is the foundation of policy decisions in California. Yet the process and opportunities to influence the state budget, one of the most critical aspects of state government, are complicated and challenging to understand. This makes it difficult for advocates, policymakers, and everyday Californians looking to make a positive change to influence the … Continued
The Budget Center communications team sat down with Lilian Duong (she/her), Outreach Manager at the Budget Center, who fosters strategic partnerships to advance community-centered public policies. This Q&A series is your chance to get to know our team, their areas of expertise, and how their work at the Budget Center supports policy change in California. … Continued
The Budget Center communications team chatted with Emma Carmody (she/her), Development Strategist. This Q&A series is your chance to get to know our team, their areas of expertise, and how their work at the Budget Center supports policy change in California. In this conversation, we’ll explore Emma’s recent efforts to build and cultivate philanthropic relationships … Continued
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