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  First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2023-24 State Budget

  This First Look analysis outlines key pieces of the 2023-24 California budget proposal, and explores how the governor prioritized spending and determined cuts amid the first budget shortfall of his tenure.
  California Budget
• Commentary

  Corporate Tax Breaks Hurt Californians

  In a state as wealthy as ours, no one should have to live in poverty
  California Budget

  Taxes & Revenue
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  Guide to School Funding and the State Budget Process

  Every year, California’s governor and Legislature adopt a state budget that provides a framework and funding for critical public services and systems — from child care and health care to housing and transportation to colleges and K-12 schools. But the state budget is about more than dollars and cents. The budget expresses our values as … Continued
  California Budget

  Education
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  Q&A: How the Gann Limit Threatens Ongoing Investments for Californians

  Spending cap. Constitutional spending limit. Gann Limit. Known by many names, state leaders and Californians are taking a hard look at the constraints imposed by the 1979 measure this year, and asking if the archaic spending limit meets the ongoing needs of Californians and the state’s budget and policy priorities now. 
  California Budget
• Commentary

  5 Ways California Can Support Workers & Families Right Now

  Safe communities, living wages, stable child care, affordable housing, and healthy workplaces. In good times and bad, what Californians need to thrive doesn’t change. We all want to live in flourishing communities and know our family, friends, and neighbors will be OK when a recession, pandemic, inflation, or extreme weather conditions hit. Government and smart … Continued
  California Budget

  COVID-19
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  Guide to the County Budget Process

  This guide describes the county budget process and timeline and looks at the key steps and players in creating county-level spending plans.
  California Budget
• Report

  The 2022-23 California State Budget Explained

  As we begin the 2022-23 fiscal year, state leaders have reached a “nearly final” California state budget agreement, though some details still remain to be finalized and additional budget-related bills will be acted upon in August and beyond. According to legislative summaries, the budget framework includes approximately $235 billion in General Fund spending for 2022-23, … Continued
  California Budget
• Commentary

  State Leaders Need to Provide Significant Relief. Here’s How.

  The 2022-23 state budget is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for state leaders to provide significant relief for Californians
  California Budget
• Report

  Understanding the Governor’s 2022-23 May Revision

  Amid Unprecedented Increases in Revenues, Governor’s Proposal Steers Off Course in Providing Relief to Californians Struggling to Make Ends Meet
  California Budget
• Commentary

  5 Questions We’re Asking Ahead of the May Revision 

  Our analysis First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2022-23 May Revision In the coming days, Governor Newsom will unveil his updated 2022-23 California state budget proposal — commonly known as the May Revision or May Revise. This revised proposal outlines the governor’s economic and revenue outlook and his administration’s policy priorities, including changes since his January … Continued
  California Budget
• Commentary

  We have the tools to help Californians. Why are policymakers ignoring them?

  To have the greatest impact, state relief should focus on helping Californians with low incomes
  California Budget

  Poverty & Inequality
• Glossary

  Glossary of State Budget Terms

  Overview What’s the difference between a trailer bill and a policy bill? A surplus and an operating surplus? Special funds and the General Fund? And what exactly is a “Budget Bill Jr.”? Understanding these and other key budget-related terms is critical to navigating the state budget process and effectively engaging decision-makers in order to advocate … Continued
  California Budget