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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Statement on the Proposed Changes to the 2030 Census
SACRAMENTO, CA — In response to the Trump administration’s proposal to overhaul the 2030 census, including excluding immigrants without green cards from the population count and eliminating questions on race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center), a nonpartisan research and analysis nonprofit, issued the following statement from its communications … -
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Statement on the Film Tax Credit
SACRAMENTO, CA — Statement from Chris Hoene, executive director of the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center), a nonpartisan research and analysis nonprofit on the film tax credit and related provisions: “The film industry asked lawmakers to exempt all of its tax credits from the reasonable caps the state places on business tax breaks. …Taxes & Revenue -
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New Analysis: Proposition 40 Could Raise Billions, but Poses Serious Tradeoffs
SACRAMENTO, CA — A new publication from the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center) examines Proposition 40, the Billionaire Tax Act, and what it could mean for California’s budget, public services, and long-term fiscal outlook. The analysis finds Prop. 40 — a first-in-the-nation 5% tax on the wealth of California’s roughly 250 billionaires, who …Ballot Propositions -
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Statement on Governor Newsom’s 2026-27 May Revision
SACRAMENTO, CA — Following the release of Governor Newsom’s 2026-27 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: “Governor Gavin Newsom’s final state budget plan is an opportunity to cement his legacy and approach to …California Budget -
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Statement on the Legislative Analyst’s Office Recent Report
SACRAMENTO, CA— Following the release of the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) report, Understanding $100 Billion in Spending Growth: Causes and Fiscal Implications, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center) issued the following statement from its executive director, Chris Hoene: “California’s budget is a reflection of our values, and the spending growth documented in the …
