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Dollars & Democracy: An Introduction to California’s State Budget Process
Dollars & Democracy: An Introduction to California’s State Budget Process is an introductory training slide deck that breaks down how California’s state budget works. Designed to be clear, engaging, and accessible, this slide deck explains the fundamentals of the state budget, the rules that shape the process, the key decision-makers involved, and the advocacy opportunities … ContinuedBudget Academy -
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What Would Proposition 42 Mean for California?
Prop. 42 would prohibit new taxes on the ownership of certain assets as well as taxes that apply retroactively. The primary intent of the measure is to invalidate Prop. 40 — the one-time billionaire tax measure also appearing on the November ballot — if it receives more votes, and it would also create … ContinuedBallot PropositionsTaxes & Revenue
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Dollars & Democracy: An Introduction to California’s State Budget Process
Dollars & Democracy: An Introduction to California’s State Budget Process is an introductory training slide deck that breaks down how California’s state budget works. Designed to be clear, engaging, and accessible, this slide deck explains the fundamentals of the state budget, the rules that shape the process, the key decision-makers involved, and the advocacy opportunities … ContinuedBudget Academy -
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What Would Proposition 42 Mean for California?
Prop. 42 would prohibit new taxes on the ownership of certain assets as well as taxes that apply retroactively. The primary intent of the measure is to invalidate Prop. 40 — the one-time billionaire tax measure also appearing on the November ballot — if it receives more votes, and it would also create … ContinuedBallot PropositionsTaxes & Revenue
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What Would Proposition 42 Mean for California?
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What Would Proposition 42 Mean for California?
Prop. 42 would prohibit new taxes on the ownership of certain assets as well as taxes that apply retroactively. The primary intent of the measure is to invalidate Prop. 40 — the one-time billionaire tax measure also appearing on the November ballot — if it receives more votes, and it would also create … ContinuedBallot PropositionsTaxes & Revenue
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Poverty in California Remains Steady, Among the Highest in the Nation
California’s poverty rate remained among the highest in the nation in 2025, with nearly 7 million Californians lacking enough resources to afford basic necessities like food and housing. Poverty has returned to and exceeded pre-pandemic levels, while recent federal and state policy changes threaten to increase economic hardship further. The latest poverty data … ContinuedCalFreshCalWORKsMedi-CalPoverty & Inequality -
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Young Californians Face Alarmingly High Rates of Poverty and Deep Poverty
Young adults across California face higher-than-average poverty and deep poverty rates as they transition into adulthood, underscoring the need to strengthen core basic needs programs and investments that help young Californians achieve economic stability and meet their basic needs. Young adulthood is a crucial time to establish independence and start to build financial … ContinuedCalFreshMedi-CalPoverty & Inequality
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