Mauricio Torres Jr. (he/him/él)
Communications Director
Mauricio Torres Jr., Communications Director, ensures that the Budget Center’s values and vision for a just and equitable California remain central in public discourse. He collaborates closely with the Budget Center team to engage policymakers, advocates, and media, amplifying the organization's data and policy expertise to advance equitable policies for Californians historically excluded from the state’s prosperity.
Before stepping into his current role, Mauricio led the Budget Center’s digital strategy, overseeing the website, email program, social media, ads, and other digital platforms. Prior to joining the Budget Center in 2019, he worked with labor unions and green energy clients at Paschal Roth Public Affairs. Mauricio holds a master’s degree in strategic communication and public relations from Sacred Heart University and dual bachelor’s degrees in political science and communication studies from California State University, Sacramento (Stingers Up!). He also serves on the board of the Sacramento Lavender Library, Archives, and Cultural Exchange.
Mauricio is a proud Mexican-American and first-generation college graduate. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, practicing yoga, planning his next adventure, and listening to podcasts.
Recent posts by Mauricio Torres Jr.
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Press Release
Budget Center Urges California Leaders to Act After Harmful Federal Budget Signed Into Law
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 …California BudgetFederal Policy -
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Statement on the 2025-26 Joint Legislative Budget Plan
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 — …California Budget -
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House Budget Bill Would Strip Health Care and Food Assistance from Millions to Give Tax Cuts to the Wealthy
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 …Federal Policy -
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State Leaders Can Avoid Harmful Cuts: Here’s How
Governor Newsom’s 2025-26 revised budget proposes significant, harmful cuts on California’s immigrant and low-income communities to address the budget shortfall, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Policymakers can raise revenues to avoid harming vulnerable Californians, who are also the target of federal leaders. They can, and should: Californians expect and deserve a bold …California Budget -
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Statement on Governor Newsom’s 2025-26 May Revision
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 …California Budget
