Budget Center policy experts explore what the budget proposal means for California’s communities, economy, and overall progress.
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About this event
Following Governor Newsom’s proposed 2025-26 budget, the Budget Center team will provide an overview of significant proposals and answer your questions about our state’s fiscal future.
This year promises big changes as California faces potential federal budget and policy threats, a changing state budget landscape, and the effects of recent ballot measures.
Our policy experts will explore what this proposal means for Californians, focusing on:
- Governor Newsom’s overall approach to the state budget, including key policy shifts and their potential impact.
- How the proposal addresses economic and racial disparities in our communities.
- Missed opportunities: We’ll highlight what’s missing and share actionable steps policymakers can take to help Californians combat the high cost of living.
Join us as we kick off a new budget season and dive into the tools, policies, and investments that can help shape a budget focused on equity and thriving communities for all.
Meet the speakers
- Monica Davalos, Senior Policy Analyst
- Scott Graves, Budget Director (Moderator)
- Kayla Kitson, Senior Policy Fellow
- Laura Pryor, Research Director
- Monica Saucedo, Senior Policy Fellow
Thank you to our event sponsors
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, James Irvine Foundation
About the California Budget & Policy Center
The California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center) is a nonpartisan research and analysis nonprofit advancing public policies that expand opportunities and promote well-being for all Californians.
