Policy Analyst Amy Rose presented on college students’ unmet need for food and housing affordability at the Community College League of California’s “Affordability, Food and Housing Access Taskforce: Capitol Briefing.”
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Trends in Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment in California
key takeaway TK enrollment in California has doubled since 2021-22, with growth across all student groups and high-poverty schools. To ensure all children benefit, the state must address disparities in access for students of color and those from low-income families. Early childhood education is foundational for young children’s development and their long-term outcomes, and preschool … ContinuedEducation -
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How California Is Expanding Transitional Kindergarten
key takeaway California is expanding Transitional Kindergarten to all four-year-old children by 2025-26, supported by state investments to improve access, staffing, and equity in public preschool programs. Early learning is foundational for young children’s development, and preschool programs provide essential opportunities for 3- and 4-year-olds. Recognizing this, in 2021, California policymakers embarked on a significant … ContinuedEducation
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For Thrive, the Alliance for Nonprofits for San Mateo County’s “Tax Time Matters,” Senior Policy Analyst Sara Kimberlin presented on how the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) boosts economic security for low-income workers and the Governor’s proposal to significantly expand the credit in the 2019-20 state budget.
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Issue Brief
A Graduated Corporate Tax Ensures California’s Most Profitable Corporations Pay Their Fair Share
Corporate profits have soared in recent years, especially among a small share of large corporations. Yet because California does not have a graduated corporate income tax, large corporations pay the same tax rate as smaller ones and often have more resources to exploit tax loopholes. Big corporations have also benefited greatly from the 2017 Trump … ContinuedTaxes & Revenue -
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Water’s Edge: Closing the Largest Corporate Tax Loophole in California
Corporate profits have skyrocketed in recent years while workers’ wages have stagnated and families struggle to keep up with the rising costs of living. Despite these disparities, large tax breaks, such as the “Water’s Edge” loophole, remain in place. Big corporations have also benefited greatly from the 2017 Trump tax cuts and stand to receive … ContinuedCalifornia BudgetTaxes & Revenue
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For the California Alternative Payment Program Association’s Child Care Advocacy Day, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on what’s included in Governor Newsom’s 2019-20 state budget proposal that will impact families and children.
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Guía: Proceso de presupuesto estatal de California
Tabla de contenido POR QUÉ NOS ENFOCAMOS EN EL PRESUPUESTO ESTATAL Cada año, el gobernador y la asamblea legislativa adoptan un presupuesto estatal que provee un marco y fondos para servicios y sistemas públicos esenciales: desde cuidado infantil y atención médica y transporte hasta universidades y escuelas de jardín de infantes al décimo primer grado. Pero el … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget -
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State Budget Process and Legislative Process: Key Activities and Deadlines
The most common way for Californians to shape state funding decisions and policy priorities is through the state budget process and the legislative (or policy bill) process. The deadlines for the state budget process are established in California’s Constitution or in state law and rarely change. In contrast, most of the deadlines for the legislative … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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For the California Public Utilities Commission’s “Affordability Workshop #1 (Defining and Measuring Affordability): Public Workshop,” Senior Policy Analyst Sara Kimberlin presented on economic insecurity and the cost of basic needs in California through different lenses, including the official poverty measure, Supplemental Poverty Measure, and basic family budgets.
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How Policy Changes Are Affecting Women’s Economic Security in California
key takeaway Women in California continue to experience higher poverty rates than men, highlighting that despite decades of progress in job opportunities and earnings, women — especially women of color — still face persistent barriers. While recent state and federal budget cuts threaten to worsen these inequities, state policymakers have the tools to ensure all … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
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California’s Persistent Poverty Crisis: 2024 Rates Remain Alarmingly High
key takeaway California’s poverty rate remains among the highest in the nation (17.7%), with children, people of color, and renters most affected. Recent federal actions threaten to worsen these trends, highlighting the urgent need for bold state leadership. California’s poverty rate, at 17.7%, continued to be the highest (alongside Louisiana) in the United States in … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For EveryChild California’s annual state budget update, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on funding for early care and education in the 2019-20 state budget proposal.
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Preschool-Age Enrollment Trends Across California’s Early Learning Programs
key takeaway Most of the growth in preschool-age enrollment comes from expanded TK programs, while access for 3-year-olds remains limited due to eligibility and availability constraints. Participation in early childhood education programs supports children’s development and contributes to improved outcomes into adulthood, particularly for children from households with low incomes. Early childhood education programs also … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool -
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Dual Language Learners Make Up Half of Preschoolers: What That Means for California
key takeaway Nearly half of California’s preschoolers are dual language learners, yet inconsistent and short-term funding limits statewide support. Sustained investments in professional development for educators are essential to meet these children’s linguistic and cultural needs while strengthening retention and system-wide collaboration. Multilingual children are one of California’s greatest assets, their skills enrich communities and … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool
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Director of Research Scott Graves presented on the state budget process to the UC Berkeley Labor Center.
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Guía: Proceso de presupuesto estatal de California
Tabla de contenido POR QUÉ NOS ENFOCAMOS EN EL PRESUPUESTO ESTATAL Cada año, el gobernador y la asamblea legislativa adoptan un presupuesto estatal que provee un marco y fondos para servicios y sistemas públicos esenciales: desde cuidado infantil y atención médica y transporte hasta universidades y escuelas de jardín de infantes al décimo primer grado. Pero el … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget -
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State Budget Process and Legislative Process: Key Activities and Deadlines
The most common way for Californians to shape state funding decisions and policy priorities is through the state budget process and the legislative (or policy bill) process. The deadlines for the state budget process are established in California’s Constitution or in state law and rarely change. In contrast, most of the deadlines for the legislative … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on child care and development programs in 2018-19 for the ECE Advocacy Coalition Annual Meeting.
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Preschool-Age Enrollment Trends Across California’s Early Learning Programs
key takeaway Most of the growth in preschool-age enrollment comes from expanded TK programs, while access for 3-year-olds remains limited due to eligibility and availability constraints. Participation in early childhood education programs supports children’s development and contributes to improved outcomes into adulthood, particularly for children from households with low incomes. Early childhood education programs also … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool -
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Dual Language Learners Make Up Half of Preschoolers: What That Means for California
key takeaway Nearly half of California’s preschoolers are dual language learners, yet inconsistent and short-term funding limits statewide support. Sustained investments in professional development for educators are essential to meet these children’s linguistic and cultural needs while strengthening retention and system-wide collaboration. Multilingual children are one of California’s greatest assets, their skills enrich communities and … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool
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Senior Policy Analyst Sara Kimberlin presented on policy options for addressing child poverty for the California Welfare Directors Association’s (CWDA) Directors Workshop.
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How Policy Changes Are Affecting Women’s Economic Security in California
key takeaway Women in California continue to experience higher poverty rates than men, highlighting that despite decades of progress in job opportunities and earnings, women — especially women of color — still face persistent barriers. While recent state and federal budget cuts threaten to worsen these inequities, state policymakers have the tools to ensure all … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
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California’s Persistent Poverty Crisis: 2024 Rates Remain Alarmingly High
key takeaway California’s poverty rate remains among the highest in the nation (17.7%), with children, people of color, and renters most affected. Recent federal actions threaten to worsen these trends, highlighting the urgent need for bold state leadership. California’s poverty rate, at 17.7%, continued to be the highest (alongside Louisiana) in the United States in … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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