The Sierra Health Foundation’s Center for Health Program Management hosted a webinar on justice reinvestment for the Positive Youth Justice Initiative (PYJI). Director of Research Scott Graves presented, “Criminal Justice Reforms and County Budgets: A Bird’s-Eye View,” which provided an overview of recent changes in state criminal justice policy that have affected counties.
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Crime in California Remains Well Below Historical Peaks
Contrary to national trends, crime rates in California remain well below the peaks of the past five decades.Justice System
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At the National Convening of the Young Elected Officials Network, Senior Policy Analyst Sara Kimberlin delivered a presentation on principles of progressive budgeting, including strategies for responding to expected federal spending cuts.
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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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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 Los Angeles Trust for Children’s Health board retreat, Executive Director Chris Hoene delivered a presentation on the Implications of Federal Budget and Policy Proposals for California, examining federal proposals that pose the biggest threats to children and children’s health and noting key issues and federal budget strategies to watch out for in the near future.
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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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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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The California Assembly Blue Ribbon Commission on Early Childhood Education held an event to discuss early brain development. Budget Center Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented: “2017-18 California Budget Update.”
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Demystifying California’s Child Care Provider Rate Reform Process
key takeaway California is developing a new single rate structure to pay child care providers based on the estimated cost of care rather than what families can afford to pay, but improvements to the state’s alternative methodology will be needed to ensure the process results in fair and equitable provider pay. Child care is a … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool -
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Understanding California’s 1.8 Million Gap in Publicly Funded Child Care
key takeaway California’s failure to expand publicly funded child care leaves 1.8 million eligible children without access, worsening affordability, racial inequities, and affordability challenges for families statewide. California’s state leaders acknowledge that child care is a key driver of unaffordability and is critical for children’s healthy development and a strong state economy. Among these state … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool
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For the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers’ (now United Philanthropy Forum) annual conference, Executive Director Chris Hoene delivered a joint presentation with Erica Williams of the Center on Budget & Policy Priorities. The presentation, Perspectives on Key Federal and State Policy Issues, examined how proposed cuts in President Trump’s budget plan , as well as Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, would impact low- and middle-income households.
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California’s Budget Reserves Explained
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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 a webinar hosted by Funding the Next Generation, Executive Director Chris Hoene delivered the presentation, Dollars and Democracy: A Guide to the County Budget Process, which highlighted the key steps and players in creating county-level spending plans as well as the opportunities for public engagement during the process.
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California’s Budget Reserves Explained
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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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Budget Center Senior Policy Analyst Alissa Anderson presented on how federal policy changes could impact California’s older adults for the Legislative Study Session of Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators.
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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
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Budget Center Senior Policy Analyst Jonathan Kaplan presented on the state budget process to a class at California State University, Northridge.
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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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