Dollars and Democracy: A Guide to the State Budget Process

jump to Introduction Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision to his proposed 2023-24 California state budget on May 12, projecting a $31.5 billion shortfall, up from a projected $22.5 billion shortfall in January. The administration proposes to resolve the shortfall through a series of spending reductions, trigger cuts, and delays or deferrals of spending … Continued

A guide for state leaders and advocates navigating the 2023-24 state budget