SACRAMENTO, CA — Following the July 4 signing of a sweeping federal budget reconciliation bill by President Trump, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center), a nonpartisan research and analysis nonprofit, issued the following statement from its executive director, Chris Hoene: “President Trump’s nearly 1,000-page reconciliation bill strips away health care, food assistance, and … Continued
SACRAMENTO, CA — Following the June 9 announcement of a joint legislative budget plan by leaders in the California State Senate and Assembly, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center), a nonpartisan research and analysis nonprofit, responded with the following statement from its executive director, Chris Hoene: “Californians face an onslaught of threats — … Continued
SACRAMENTO, CA — A new publication from the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center) warns that the reconciliation package passed by House Republicans would have devastating consequences for Californians, particularly people with low incomes, families of color, immigrants, and other vulnerable communities. The report, Federal Budget Threats: What Californians Should Know About the House … Continued
SACRAMENTO, CA — Following the passage of the House’s budget reconciliation package, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center), a nonpartisan research and analysis nonprofit, weighed in with the following statement from its executive director, Chris Hoene. “Budgets are a reflection of our collective values. At their best, they are a tool to create … Continued
SACRAMENTO, CA — Following this morning’s release of Governor Newsom’s 2025-26 revised budget proposal, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center), a nonpartisan research and analysis nonprofit, responded with the following statement from its executive director, Chris Hoene: “The state budget should reflect the values of California’s people, who remain committed to supporting our … Continued
SACRAMENTO, CA — A new publication from the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center) explains the increase in Medi-Cal spending and the policy and budget decisions driving these changes. The Q&A, authored by Adriana Ramos-Yamamoto, details why Medi-Cal costs have exceeded expectations and what steps state leaders can take to protect access to health … Continued
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the California Budget & Policy Center announced an exciting lineup of plenary sessions and workshops for its annual conference, Policy Insights, taking place on Thursday, April 10, at the Sacramento Convention Center. This event will bring together California’s top policymakers, advocates, and thought leaders to discuss the state’s most urgent policy … Continued
SACRAMENTO, CA — A new fact sheet from the California Budget & Policy Center underscores the potential consequences of the House budget framework, revealing how they would negatively impact residents in every congressional district across California. The proposed cuts threaten to undermine access to essential services such as health care, housing, nutrition assistance, and income … Continued
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