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• Report

  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 … Continued
  
  California Budget
• Report

  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 … Continued
  Federal Policy
• Fact Sheet

  People With Disabilities Face Great Harm from Federal and State Budget Cuts

  key takeaway Cuts to Medi-Cal, IHSS, and other essential programs threaten the health, independence, and well-being of Californians with disabilities. Programs like Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program), In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), and regional center programs are vital lifelines for people with disabilities in California. They provide essential health care, support, and community-based services that help people … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Health & Safety Net
• Report

  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, … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Poverty & Inequality
• Data Hit

  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 … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Health & Safety Net
• Video

  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 Academy

  California Budget

  Federal Policy
• Video

  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
• Issue Brief

  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 … Continued
  Health & Safety Net
• Issue Brief

  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 … Continued
  Federal Policy
• Commentary

  Other states are showing California how to protect its budget without cutting needed services

  California Budget
• Q&A

  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 … Continued
  Federal Policy
• 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