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• 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

  Economic Security
• Report

  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
• Commentary

  Outdated Gann Limit challenges state’s ability to support public services

  It’s time to reconsider rules that deny policymakers the tools needed to fulfill the promise of a California dream for all Californians.
  Ballot Propositions

  California Budget
• Report

  First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2022-23 State Budget

  Governor’s proposals respond to one-time and some ongoing needs, open door to additional urgent and ongoing investments.
  California Budget
• Report

  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
• Report

  Dollars and Democracy: A Guide to the California State Budget Process

  A comprehensive guide to the California state budget process: we provide an overview of the year-round state budget cycle, detail the roles of the key players, and lay out the timeline for state budgeting as well as opportunities for input. Our hope is that this guide makes the state budget process more accessible for policy staff, advocates, and the media, as well as to broaden participation in the budget debate.
  California Budget
• Infographic

  California’s Supermajority & What the Legislature Can Do

  This infographic shows party control of seats in the California Legislature.
  California Budget
• Report

  Analysis: 2021-22 State Budget

  This report highlights selected elements of the budget framework that represent significant advancements to improve the lives of Californians with low and middle incomes — including women, immigrants, and American Indian, Asian, Black, Latinx, and Pacific Islander Californians and other Californians of color. We also highlight areas where the budget framework falls short of this goal and the work still to be done by policymakers to ensure that all Californians are able to not only survive but thrive in their communities.
  California Budget
• Commentary

  10 Ways to Make Governor Newsom’s Proposed Budget More Equitable

  Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision to his proposed 2021–22 state budget — also known as his “California Comeback Plan” — and much attention is being given to the number of proposals and large dollar amounts. The governor’s latest proposal and the economic position California finds itself in today are striking given the global pandemic and … Continued
  California Budget

  COVID-19