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First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision
jump to: Introduction Governor Gavin Newsom released a summary of the May Revision to his proposed 2025-26 California state budget on May 14, proposing nearly $12 billion in budget actions to close an estimated 2025-26 deficit ($7.5 billion) and build up the state’s discretionary reserve ($4.5 billion). In contrast, the governor’s January proposal projected a … ContinuedCalifornia Budget -
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How Republican-Led Budget Cuts Could Impact Californians in Every Congressional District
Access to affordable health care, housing, and nutritious food is necessary for all Californians to thrive. But Republican federal budget proposals would pave the way for deep and harmful cuts that would take health coverage, nutrition assistance, and other essentials away from millions of Californians who are already struggling to make ends meet in the … ContinuedFederal Policy -
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Equity on the Line: The Dangerous Cost of Cutting Support for Black Women
key takeaway Black women have helped propel California into becoming the fourth-largest economy in the world, yet Congressional proposals to cut essential programs like health coverage and nutrition assistance would disproportionately harm them. These cuts compound the systemic racism, economic inequality, and generational trauma Black women in California already face. Access to affordable health care, … ContinuedFederal PolicyPoverty & Inequality -
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Covid-19
Investing in the health, safety, and economic stability of a community must start long before a crisis. COVID-19 exposed how generations of exclusionary policies only worsened conditions for low-income households, Californians of color, immigrants, and women while the wealthy and corporations thrived. -
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How Federal Cuts to Medicaid Could Impact Californians in Every Congressional District
Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, saves lives. It’s a lifeline that provides free or low-cost health coverage to over one-third of the state’s population — including children, pregnant individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities. Cutting Medi-Cal funding would mean taking critical care away from residents who need it the most in every congressional district. Without access … ContinuedFederal PolicyHealth & Safety Net -
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State vs. Federal Funding: Who Pays for What in California?
Watch to learn more Ever wondered where California gets the money to fund schools, healthcare, and public services? This quick explainer breaks down the key components of the state budget — from the General Fund to federal dollars — and shows how these funds work together to power the state’s economy and serve its communities.Budget AcademyCalifornia BudgetFederal Policy -
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What Does the California State Budget Fund?
Watch to learn more California’s state budget affects every Californian — but where do those dollars go? In this short explainer video, we break down how California’s budget is funded and where the money goes — from health care and education to public infrastructure, safety net programs, and environmental protection.Budget Academy -
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Trusted, But Undervalued: Community Health Workers, Representatives, & Promotoras
key takeaway State policymakers should invest in community-led efforts to improve the health and well-being of Californians. This includes raising rates for community health workers, promotoras, and community health representatives (CHW/P/Rs) and improving data reporting. California’s health care system cannot meet the needs of its communities without the people who serve as trusted messengers and … ContinuedHealth & Safety Net -
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TGI Californians Face New Risks from Harmful Federal Proposals
key takeaway Protecting Medi-Cal’s funding and access to gender-affirming care is essential to safeguard the health, mental well-being, and dignity of California’s low-income transgender, gender-expansive, and intersex communities. However, this is currently threatened by federal budget cuts and policy proposals that would exacerbate existing disparities and costs. Every Californian should be able to make decisions … ContinuedFederal Policy -
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Other states are showing California how to protect its budget without cutting needed services
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Deportations and Immigration Limits Threaten California Families, Economy
key takeaway Federal deportation policies and restrictions on immigration are not only tearing apart California families but also threatening the state’s economic vitality, workforce stability, and access to essential services like food, housing, and care. California is home to the largest share of immigrants in the United States. Immigrants are an integral part of California’s … ContinuedFederal Policy -
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Chosen Family: Expanding Paid Family Leave for Diverse Communities
California’s paid family leave program excludes many workers, especially LGBTQ+ and immigrants, from taking leave to care for loved ones because the program’s definition of family is too narrow.Poverty & Inequality
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