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  First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2026-27 California Budget

  related content Introduction Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2026-27 California state budget on January 9, projecting a small and manageable deficit of $2.9 billion. The governor’s proposal projects $42.3 billion in additional revenue across the “budget window” (fiscal years 2024-25 to 2026-27) compared to projections made last June in the enacted budget. The $248.3 … Continued
  
  California Budget
• Report

  H.R. 1 and the Federal Budget: How California Leaders Can Respond to Trump’s Cuts

  key takeaway H.R. 1, the harmful Republican megabill passed in July 2025, will deeply harm Californians by cutting funding for essential programs like health care, food assistance, and education — while providing massive tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations. The spending cuts will disproportionately impact families with low incomes, immigrants, and communities of color, … Continued
  California Budget

  Federal Policy
• Issue Brief

  Supporting Survivors: The Need for Stable Funding for Victim Services

  key takeaway Federal funding instability to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) threatens essential services for survivors of domestic violence, creating uncertainty for service providers who rely on these funds. To ensure survivors receive the support they need, state and federal policymakers must prioritize stable, ongoing funding and prevent further cuts to VOCA.” Every Californian … Continued
  Poverty & Inequality
• Fact Sheet

  H.R. 1’s SNAP Rules Will Harm Californians Experiencing Homelessness

  key takeaway For most Californians experiencing homelessness, CalFresh (SNAP) is among the few safety net programs that consistently provide basic access to food. Under the Republican megabill H.R. 1, arbitrary time limits and work requirements threaten food assistance for unhoused adults ages 18–64 without a disabling condition or dependents. Many Californians experiencing homelessness rely on … Continued
  CalFresh

  Federal Policy

  Housing & Homelessness
• Report

  Guía: Proceso de presupuesto estatal de California

  Este informe ofrece información sobre el presupuesto estatal y su proceso con la meta de brindar a los californianos las herramientas que necesitan para interactuar eficazmente con los encargados de tomar decisiones y abogar por decisiones políticas justas y equitativas
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Issue Brief

  How Policy Changes Are Affecting Women’s Economic Security in California

  key takeaway Women in California continue to experience higher poverty rates than men, highlighting that despite decades of progress in job opportunities and earnings, women — especially women of color — still face persistent barriers. While recent state and federal budget cuts threaten to worsen these inequities, state policymakers have the tools to ensure all … Continued
  Poverty & Inequality
• Fact Sheet

  State Budget Process and Legislative Process: Key Activities and Deadlines

  The most common way for Californians to shape state funding decisions and policy priorities is through the state budget process and the legislative (or policy bill) process. The deadlines for the state budget process are established in California’s Constitution or in state law and rarely change. In contrast, most of the deadlines for the legislative … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Glossary

  Tax and Revenue Policy Glossary

  What’s the difference between income and wealth? Taxes for individuals and corporations in California? Tax credits and deductions? Understanding these key terms is critical to navigating the state budget and its intersection with California’s tax and revenue system to generate ongoing resources and provide quality education, affordable health care, child care, housing, and other services … Continued
  Budget Academy

  Taxes & Revenue
• Report

  Guide to the California State Budget Process

  A comprehensive guide to the California state budget process: we provide an overview of the year-round state budget cycle, detail the roles of the key players, and lay out the timeline for state budgeting as well as opportunities for input. Our hope is that this guide makes the state budget process more accessible for policy staff, advocates, and the media, as well as to broaden participation in the budget debate.
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Issue Brief

  H.R. 1 Jeopardizes Californians’ Access to Behavioral Health Care and Key State Reforms

  key takeaway California’s behavioral health system depends on Medi-Cal to serve adults and children. Changes under H.R. 1 threaten Medi-Cal’s core funding and eligibility, putting at risk the state’s investments in behavioral health and housing and leaves more Californians without access to needed care. California has made historic progress in transforming its behavioral health system, … Continued
  Health & Safety Net

  Housing & Homelessness
• Glossary

  California State Budget Terms Defined

  What’s the difference between a trailer bill and a policy bill? A surplus and an operating surplus? Special funds and the General Fund? And what exactly is a “Budget Bill Jr.”? Understanding these and other key budget-related terms is critical to navigating the California state budget process and effectively engaging decision-makers in order to advocate … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• 5Facts

  The State of Health Coverage in California: Progress, Disparities, and Policy Threats

  key takeaway California has made major strides in expanding health care access, but new federal and state policy threats risk reversing progress. To protect California health coverage disparities and Medi-Cal policy progress, state leaders must act to preserve affordable care and advance health equity. Affordable health care is essential for every Californian to be healthy … Continued
  Health & Safety Net