For the Bay Area Learning Community Convening with Strategies 2.0, Director of Research Scott Graves presented on the state budget and its impact on California families.
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First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2026-27 May Revision
Stronger-than-expected revenues do not solve all of the state’s challenges. The 2026–27 budget is Governor Newsom’s last opportunity to fully respond to the harmful federal cuts enacted through H.R. 1.California Budget -
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California’s Rainy Day Fund and Other Budget Reserves Overview
key takeaway California’s state budget reserves, including the “rainy day fund” and other reserve accounts, serve as a financial safety net for services like education, health care, and child care during economic downturns. The rules for depositing and withdrawing funds are complex, and policymakers should consider reforms, such as excluding reserve deposits from the Gann … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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For the Children’s Advocates’ Roundtable, Director of Research Scott Graves provided an overview of the governor’s proposed 2018-19 budget.
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Monthly Medi-Cal Premiums Strain Grocery Budgets
No one should have to choose between groceries and health care. But that’s exactly the choice some immigrant Californians could soon face when monthly Medi-Cal premiums take effect in July 2027. This comes at a time when families are facing higher costs across the board, as energy prices pushed inflation to a three-year high of … ContinuedHealthMedi-Cal -
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California Families Need a Variety of Child Care Settings
key takeaway California families have diverse child care needs and preferences, making it critical to expand access to publicly funded child care across centers, family child care homes, and family, friend, and neighbor settings. Publicly funded child care promotes the healthy development of children and supports families in attending school, work, or other caregiving responsibilities. … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool
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For the California Department of Social Services’ Lifting Children and Families Out of Poverty Task Force meeting, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on early learning for children aged 0-5 from a family access perspective.
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First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2026-27 May Revision
Stronger-than-expected revenues do not solve all of the state’s challenges. The 2026–27 budget is Governor Newsom’s last opportunity to fully respond to the harmful federal cuts enacted through H.R. 1.California Budget -
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California’s Rainy Day Fund and Other Budget Reserves Overview
key takeaway California’s state budget reserves, including the “rainy day fund” and other reserve accounts, serve as a financial safety net for services like education, health care, and child care during economic downturns. The rules for depositing and withdrawing funds are complex, and policymakers should consider reforms, such as excluding reserve deposits from the Gann … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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For the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health and Human Services hearing, Director of Research Scott Graves presented on how Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) grant levels fall short of allowing low-income seniors and people with disabilities to make ends meet in our state.
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Monthly Medi-Cal Premiums Strain Grocery Budgets
No one should have to choose between groceries and health care. But that’s exactly the choice some immigrant Californians could soon face when monthly Medi-Cal premiums take effect in July 2027. This comes at a time when families are facing higher costs across the board, as energy prices pushed inflation to a three-year high of … ContinuedHealthMedi-Cal -
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California Families Need a Variety of Child Care Settings
key takeaway California families have diverse child care needs and preferences, making it critical to expand access to publicly funded child care across centers, family child care homes, and family, friend, and neighbor settings. Publicly funded child care promotes the healthy development of children and supports families in attending school, work, or other caregiving responsibilities. … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool
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For the 11th Annual Developmental Disabilities Public Policy Conference, sponsored by The Arc California and United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration, Director of Research Scott Graves presented on the governor’s proposed budget and prospects for additional investments in public services in 2018-19.
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First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2026-27 May Revision
Stronger-than-expected revenues do not solve all of the state’s challenges. The 2026–27 budget is Governor Newsom’s last opportunity to fully respond to the harmful federal cuts enacted through H.R. 1.California Budget -
Report
California’s Rainy Day Fund and Other Budget Reserves Overview
key takeaway California’s state budget reserves, including the “rainy day fund” and other reserve accounts, serve as a financial safety net for services like education, health care, and child care during economic downturns. The rules for depositing and withdrawing funds are complex, and policymakers should consider reforms, such as excluding reserve deposits from the Gann … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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For the National Association of Social Workers’ Legislative Lobby Days, Director of Research Scott Graves presented on the governor’s proposed budget and prospects for additional investments in public services in 2018-19.
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First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2026-27 May Revision
Stronger-than-expected revenues do not solve all of the state’s challenges. The 2026–27 budget is Governor Newsom’s last opportunity to fully respond to the harmful federal cuts enacted through H.R. 1.California Budget -
Report
California’s Rainy Day Fund and Other Budget Reserves Overview
key takeaway California’s state budget reserves, including the “rainy day fund” and other reserve accounts, serve as a financial safety net for services like education, health care, and child care during economic downturns. The rules for depositing and withdrawing funds are complex, and policymakers should consider reforms, such as excluding reserve deposits from the Gann … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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California Budget Perspective is the Budget Center’s annual “chartbook” publication that takes an in-depth look at the Governor’s proposed state budget.
California Budget Perspective 2018-19 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.
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First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2026-27 May Revision
Stronger-than-expected revenues do not solve all of the state’s challenges. The 2026–27 budget is Governor Newsom’s last opportunity to fully respond to the harmful federal cuts enacted through H.R. 1.California Budget -
Report
California’s Rainy Day Fund and Other Budget Reserves Overview
key takeaway California’s state budget reserves, including the “rainy day fund” and other reserve accounts, serve as a financial safety net for services like education, health care, and child care during economic downturns. The rules for depositing and withdrawing funds are complex, and policymakers should consider reforms, such as excluding reserve deposits from the Gann … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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For the fourth hearing of the California Assembly Blue Ribbon Commission on Early Childhood Education, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher discussed the Governor’s 2018-19 budget proposal for the state’s subsidized child care and development system.
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California Families Need a Variety of Child Care Settings
key takeaway California families have diverse child care needs and preferences, making it critical to expand access to publicly funded child care across centers, family child care homes, and family, friend, and neighbor settings. Publicly funded child care promotes the healthy development of children and supports families in attending school, work, or other caregiving responsibilities. … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool -
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Federal Dollars Fund Child Care Across All California Congressional Districts
More than 300,000 eligible California children are enrolled in publicly funded child care, allowing parents with low incomes to work or attend school, while knowing their children have a safe place to learn and grow. In California, the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is the main federal funding source. It makes up one in … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool
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