For the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ annual state policy conference, IMPACT 2017: Building Power, Advancing Equity, Senior Policy Analyst Sara Kimberlin delivered a presentation for: “EITC Workshop: May the (EITC) Force Be With You.”
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Report
Federal and State Budget Decisions Threaten AANHPI Women in California
key takeaway AANHPI women’s experiences vary widely across ethnicities, making disaggregated data essential to understanding the impacts of recent federal and state decisions. By examining the Women’s Well-Being Index indicators across multiple AANHPI ethnicities, this report highlights distinct challenges facing AANHPI women in California and identifies key steps state and local leaders can take to … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
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 … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ annual state policy conference, IMPACT 2017: Building Power, Advancing Equity, Executive Director Chris Hoene delivered a presentation for: “Taking a Page Out of a Better Book: How to Make the Case for Public Investment over Tax Cuts.”
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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? Corporate revenues and corporate profits? 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 … ContinuedBudget AcademyTaxes & Revenue -
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Building an Affordable California Requires Public Investment
Communities across California face many challenges during President Trump’s second administration, from deep federal budget cuts that threaten to undermine Californians’ health, economic security, and well-being, to mounting affordability pressures and persistent inflation that have exacerbated communities’ longstanding unmet need for more affordable housing, health care, and child care. People with low incomes, immigrants, communities … ContinuedCalifornia BudgetTaxes & Revenue
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For the California State Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee’s “Informational Hearing on Consequences of Federal Policy Changes on California’s Seniors,” Director of Research Scott Graves provided an overview on federally supported long-term care and support services.
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Report
Federal and State Budget Decisions Threaten AANHPI Women in California
key takeaway AANHPI women’s experiences vary widely across ethnicities, making disaggregated data essential to understanding the impacts of recent federal and state decisions. By examining the Women’s Well-Being Index indicators across multiple AANHPI ethnicities, this report highlights distinct challenges facing AANHPI women in California and identifies key steps state and local leaders can take to … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
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 … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management’s (APPAM) fall research conference, “Measurement Matters: Better Data for Better Decisions.” Senior Policy Analyst Sara Kimberlin presented a research paper for the panel “Measuring the Impact of Policy Changes on Poverty in the United States.”
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Report
Federal and State Budget Decisions Threaten AANHPI Women in California
key takeaway AANHPI women’s experiences vary widely across ethnicities, making disaggregated data essential to understanding the impacts of recent federal and state decisions. By examining the Women’s Well-Being Index indicators across multiple AANHPI ethnicities, this report highlights distinct challenges facing AANHPI women in California and identifies key steps state and local leaders can take to … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
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 … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the Bay Area Asset Funders Network’s “Public Policy Updates and the Implications on Asset Building for Low-Income Families,” Executive Director Chris Hoene delivered his presentation “The Implications of Federal Budget & Tax Proposals for California.”
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California’s Budget Reserves Explained
Watch to learn more Just like households save for emergencies, California sets aside money in budget reserves. Budget reserves are California’s way of preparing for the unexpected, saving a little today to protect vital public services tomorrow. In this video, we break down how California’s state reserves work, including the four main reserve accounts: the … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget -
Report
Building an Affordable California Requires Public Investment
Communities across California face many challenges during President Trump’s second administration, from deep federal budget cuts that threaten to undermine Californians’ health, economic security, and well-being, to mounting affordability pressures and persistent inflation that have exacerbated communities’ longstanding unmet need for more affordable housing, health care, and child care. People with low incomes, immigrants, communities … ContinuedCalifornia BudgetTaxes & Revenue
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For the Southern California Association of Non Profit Housing’s (SCANPH) annual conference, Senior Policy Analyst Sara Kimberlin delivered a presentation that looked at the profile of poverty and housing needs at the local, regional, and statewide level, as well as local and state housing policies that can make a difference in addressing the challenges low-income households face.
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Data Hit
Average Periods of Unemployment Last Twice As Long As New H.R. 1 SNAP Time Limits
CalFresh is California’s state version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides modest monthly assistance to Californians with low incomes to purchase food, but the program has been significantly eroded by federal leaders. In addition to the devastating funding cuts to food assistance and health care enacted by the 2025 Republican megabill, … ContinuedCalFreshSafety Net -
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California’s Budget Reserves Explained
Watch to learn more Just like households save for emergencies, California sets aside money in budget reserves. Budget reserves are California’s way of preparing for the unexpected, saving a little today to protect vital public services tomorrow. In this video, we break down how California’s state reserves work, including the four main reserve accounts: the … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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For the Los Angeles Aging Advocacy Coalition’s monthly advocacy call, Director of Research Scott Graves discussed what single-payer is and how it would work, along with potential impacts and implications.
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Data Hit
Average Periods of Unemployment Last Twice As Long As New H.R. 1 SNAP Time Limits
CalFresh is California’s state version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides modest monthly assistance to Californians with low incomes to purchase food, but the program has been significantly eroded by federal leaders. In addition to the devastating funding cuts to food assistance and health care enacted by the 2025 Republican megabill, … ContinuedCalFreshSafety Net -
Video
California’s Budget Reserves Explained
Watch to learn more Just like households save for emergencies, California sets aside money in budget reserves. Budget reserves are California’s way of preparing for the unexpected, saving a little today to protect vital public services tomorrow. In this video, we break down how California’s state reserves work, including the four main reserve accounts: the … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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For the Courage Campaign’s “California Progressive Convening: The Future of California’s Leadership on Health Care,” Director of Research Scott Graves served on the panel, “On the Road to Universal Access and Care,” where he discussed some of the policy and politics involved in creating a universal health care system in California.
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Data Hit
Average Periods of Unemployment Last Twice As Long As New H.R. 1 SNAP Time Limits
CalFresh is California’s state version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides modest monthly assistance to Californians with low incomes to purchase food, but the program has been significantly eroded by federal leaders. In addition to the devastating funding cuts to food assistance and health care enacted by the 2025 Republican megabill, … ContinuedCalFreshSafety Net -
Video
California’s Budget Reserves Explained
Watch to learn more Just like households save for emergencies, California sets aside money in budget reserves. Budget reserves are California’s way of preparing for the unexpected, saving a little today to protect vital public services tomorrow. In this video, we break down how California’s state reserves work, including the four main reserve accounts: the … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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