For Northern California Grantmakers event There’s a Hole in My Budget: What’s the Governor Covering and What’s Left Out? Chris Hoene presented on the state budget process and this year’s emerging issues.
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California’s Budget Reserves Explained
Watch to learn more Just like households save for emergencies, California sets aside money in budget reserves. Budget reserves are California’s way of preparing for the unexpected, saving a little today to protect vital public services tomorrow. In this video, we break down how California’s state reserves work, including the four main reserve accounts: the … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget -
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Building an Affordable California Requires Public Investment
Communities across California face many challenges during President Trump’s second administration, from deep federal budget cuts that threaten to undermine Californians’ health, economic security, and well-being, to mounting affordability pressures and persistent inflation that have exacerbated communities’ longstanding unmet need for more affordable housing, health care, and child care. People with low incomes, immigrants, communities … ContinuedCalifornia BudgetTaxes & Revenue
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For the English Learner Leadership and Legacy Initiative (ELLLI), Senior Policy Analyst Jonathan Kaplan provided an overview of the state budget process and timeline, and highlighted opportunities for public engagement in the process.
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California’s Budget Reserves Explained
Watch to learn more Just like households save for emergencies, California sets aside money in budget reserves. Budget reserves are California’s way of preparing for the unexpected, saving a little today to protect vital public services tomorrow. In this video, we break down how California’s state reserves work, including the four main reserve accounts: the … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget -
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Building an Affordable California Requires Public Investment
Communities across California face many challenges during President Trump’s second administration, from deep federal budget cuts that threaten to undermine Californians’ health, economic security, and well-being, to mounting affordability pressures and persistent inflation that have exacerbated communities’ longstanding unmet need for more affordable housing, health care, and child care. People with low incomes, immigrants, communities … ContinuedCalifornia BudgetTaxes & Revenue
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For the fourth hearing of the Assembly Select Committee on Health Care Delivery Systems and Universal Coverage, Director of Research Scott Graves discussed constitutional issues on getting single-payer or other health reforms at the state level, like Proposition 98 and the Gann Limit.
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Data Hit
Average Periods of Unemployment Last Twice As Long As New H.R. 1 SNAP Time Limits
CalFresh is California’s state version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides modest monthly assistance to Californians with low incomes to purchase food, but the program has been significantly eroded by federal leaders. In addition to the devastating funding cuts to food assistance and health care enacted by the 2025 Republican megabill, … ContinuedCalFreshSafety Net -
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California’s Budget Reserves Explained
Watch to learn more Just like households save for emergencies, California sets aside money in budget reserves. Budget reserves are California’s way of preparing for the unexpected, saving a little today to protect vital public services tomorrow. In this video, we break down how California’s state reserves work, including the four main reserve accounts: the … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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For the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network’s 2018-19 State Budget Webinar, Senior Policy Analyst presented on the 2018-19 state budget proposal and what it means for California’s subsidized child care and development system.
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Demystifying California’s Child Care Provider Rate Reform Process
key takeaway California is developing a new single rate structure to pay child care providers based on the estimated cost of care rather than what families can afford to pay, but improvements to the state’s alternative methodology will be needed to ensure the process results in fair and equitable provider pay. Child care is a … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool -
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Understanding California’s 1.8 Million Gap in Publicly Funded Child Care
key takeaway California’s failure to expand publicly funded child care leaves 1.8 million eligible children without access, worsening affordability, racial inequities, and affordability challenges for families statewide. California’s state leaders acknowledge that child care is a key driver of unaffordability and is critical for children’s healthy development and a strong state economy. Among these state … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool
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For the California Alternative Payment Program Association’s (CAPPA) 2018-19 budget training and advocacy day, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher provided an overview of the Governor’s 2018-19 budget proposal and discussed how services and supports for low-income families have fared in recent budget cycles.
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Q&A
Demystifying California’s Child Care Provider Rate Reform Process
key takeaway California is developing a new single rate structure to pay child care providers based on the estimated cost of care rather than what families can afford to pay, but improvements to the state’s alternative methodology will be needed to ensure the process results in fair and equitable provider pay. Child care is a … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool -
5Facts
Understanding California’s 1.8 Million Gap in Publicly Funded Child Care
key takeaway California’s failure to expand publicly funded child care leaves 1.8 million eligible children without access, worsening affordability, racial inequities, and affordability challenges for families statewide. California’s state leaders acknowledge that child care is a key driver of unaffordability and is critical for children’s healthy development and a strong state economy. Among these state … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool
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For the Silicon Valley Children’s Advocacy Network meeting, hosted by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Senior Policy Analyst Sara Kimberlin looked at how policy choices affect the resources and public supports that are available to struggling families.
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Federal and State Budget Decisions Threaten AANHPI Women in California
key takeaway AANHPI women’s experiences vary widely across ethnicities, making disaggregated data essential to understanding the impacts of recent federal and state decisions. By examining the Women’s Well-Being Index indicators across multiple AANHPI ethnicities, this report highlights distinct challenges facing AANHPI women in California and identifies key steps state and local leaders can take to … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
Issue Brief
Supporting Survivors: The Need for Stable Funding for Victim Services
key takeaway Federal funding instability to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) threatens essential services for survivors of domestic violence, creating uncertainty for service providers who rely on these funds. To ensure survivors receive the support they need, state and federal policymakers must prioritize stable, ongoing funding and prevent further cuts to VOCA.” Every Californian … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the Child Care Food Program Roundtable, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher provided an overview of the state budget cycle and funding for the child care and development system in the 2018-19 proposed budget.
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Q&A
Demystifying California’s Child Care Provider Rate Reform Process
key takeaway California is developing a new single rate structure to pay child care providers based on the estimated cost of care rather than what families can afford to pay, but improvements to the state’s alternative methodology will be needed to ensure the process results in fair and equitable provider pay. Child care is a … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool -
5Facts
Understanding California’s 1.8 Million Gap in Publicly Funded Child Care
key takeaway California’s failure to expand publicly funded child care leaves 1.8 million eligible children without access, worsening affordability, racial inequities, and affordability challenges for families statewide. California’s state leaders acknowledge that child care is a key driver of unaffordability and is critical for children’s healthy development and a strong state economy. Among these state … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool
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Budget Center staff examined the 2018-19 state budget proposal and discussed its implications for the upcoming budget debate.
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California’s Budget Reserves Explained
Watch to learn more Just like households save for emergencies, California sets aside money in budget reserves. Budget reserves are California’s way of preparing for the unexpected, saving a little today to protect vital public services tomorrow. In this video, we break down how California’s state reserves work, including the four main reserve accounts: the … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget -
Report
Building an Affordable California Requires Public Investment
Communities across California face many challenges during President Trump’s second administration, from deep federal budget cuts that threaten to undermine Californians’ health, economic security, and well-being, to mounting affordability pressures and persistent inflation that have exacerbated communities’ longstanding unmet need for more affordable housing, health care, and child care. People with low incomes, immigrants, communities … ContinuedCalifornia BudgetTaxes & Revenue
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