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May 2019 | By Scott Graves

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Chris Hoene on the Governor’s May Revision: Emphasis on Bold Investments and Fiscal Resilience Continued but Opportunities Remain to Improve Well-Being for More Californians

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“Governor Newsom’s revised budget continues the bold investments he first proposed in January that are necessary to create economic opportunities for Californians . . . While we applaud the Administration’s emphasis on fiscal resilience, we see opportunities to further enhance the state’s fiscal standing and extend support to more Californians in need.”

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For a webinar hosted by the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN), Budget Center Director of Research Scott Graves presented on the state budget process and timeline, as well as the longer term vision for budget investments that prioritize health for all. 

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Senior Policy Analyst Sara Kimberlin presented on domestic violence and the state budget for the Culturally Responsive Domestic Violence Network’s (CRDVN) meeting.

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For First 5 Marin’s child care forum, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on the importance of affordable child care and preschool and basic policy approaches to address child poverty and boost child development.

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Director of Research Scott Graves spoke at the National Association of Social Workers – California Chapter’s annual “Legislative Lobby Days” about opportunities in the 2019-20 state budget proposal to advance policies that can help boost economic security. 

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Executive Summary

California Budget Perspective is the Budget Center’s annual “chartbook” publication that takes a wide-ranging look at the Governor’s proposed state budget.

California Budget Perspective 2019-20 examines the social, economic, and policy context for this year’s budget; discusses key elements of — and priorities reflected in — the Governor’s proposal; and highlights issues to watch in the coming months.

Read California Budget Perspective 2019-20.

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Director of Research Scott Graves provided an overview of the 2019-20 state budget proposal with a focus on health and human services issues for the Arc and United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration’s 2019 Developmental Disabilities Public Policy Conference.

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