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  Understanding the Governor’s 2025-26 State Budget Proposal

  related content Introduction Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2025-26 California state budget on January 10, projecting a small positive balance of $363 million after two years of state budget deficits. The governor’s proposal projects $16.5 billion in additional revenue compared to estimates from last June and would draw down $7.1 billion in reserves. The … Continued
  
  California Budget
• 5Facts

  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
• Infographic

  Navigating the County Budget Process

  Each year, California’s 58 counties develop their budgets, which are influenced by state-mandated responsibilities as well as funding decisions made by the governor and Legislature. However, these budgets also reflect the unique priorities and needs of residents and county leaders, balancing state requirements with community-driven goals This infographic illustrates the key steps in the county … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Q&A

  Q&A: What’s Behind California’s Rising Medi-Cal Spending?

  key takeaway California’s Medi-Cal spending is higher than expected this year due to several factors, including rising health care and prescription drug costs, extended COVID-era protections, and expanded eligibility. State leaders should focus on long-term, sustainable solutions to protect Medi-Cal and ensure access to care for all. Spending for Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, has come … Continued
  Health & Safety Net
• Glossary

  California State Constitutional Offices Defined

  California’s Constitution establishes several statewide offices that oversee the functions, policies, and programs of state government. While the Governor is the most prominent and powerful statewide official, several other constitutional officers have significant authority and responsibilities that affect the day-to-day lives of Californians, including the Attorney General, the Controller, and the Insurance Commissioner. In addition, … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Issue Brief

  Two California Families, Two Futures: The Real Cost of Federal Budget Cuts

  key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals threaten critical programs for California families — like Head Start and afterschool care — while offering tax breaks to the wealthiest 1%, putting children’s well-being and working parents’ economic security at risk. The federal government funds critical programs and services for California’s families that benefit children across the state, … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool

  Federal Policy
• Report

  Inequality Is Already Extreme in California — Republican Cuts Could Worsen It

  key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals would significantly widen California’s already extreme income inequality by slashing essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh while delivering massive tax breaks to the wealthy. State leaders must take action to protect Californians by preventing harmful cuts. The gap between the rich and poor in California is vast, and the … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Poverty & Inequality
• Report

  Trends in Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment in California

  key takeaway TK enrollment in California has doubled since 2021-22, with growth across all student groups and high-poverty schools. To ensure all children benefit, the state must address disparities in access for students of color and those from low-income families. Early childhood education is foundational for young children’s development and their long-term outcomes, and preschool … Continued
  Education
• Report

  How California Is Expanding Transitional Kindergarten

  key takeaway California is expanding Transitional Kindergarten to all four-year-old children by 2025-26, supported by state investments to improve access, staffing, and equity in public preschool programs. Early learning is foundational for young children’s development, and preschool programs provide essential opportunities for 3- and 4-year-olds. Recognizing this, in 2021, California policymakers embarked on a significant … Continued
  Education
• Issue Brief

  Supporting Survivors: The Need for Stable Funding for Victim Services

  key takeaway Federal funding cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) threaten essential services for survivors of domestic violence, creating instability 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 … Continued
  Poverty & Inequality
• Issue Brief

  Republican-Proposed CalFresh Cuts Put Millions of Californians at Risk of Hunger

  key takeaway Republican-proposed federal cuts to CalFresh would put millions of Californians at risk of hunger by shifting billions in food assistance costs to the state. These cost-shift proposals could force California to reduce already too-low CalFresh benefits or take assistance away from over a million participants, disproportionately harming children, seniors, veterans, and people with … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Health & Safety Net
• Report

  Paperwork Over People: Why Republican “Work Requirements” Fail Families

  key takeaway Republican budget proposals would impose harsh and ineffective “work requirements” that restrict access to health care, food, and other necessities for millions of Americans. These “work requirements” are just paperwork barriers, not solutions. Federal policymakers should reject them. All Californians, no matter their race, gender, or zip code, deserve to have affordable health … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Health & Safety Net