For the Budget Center’s annual budget preview, “The State Budget Process and Key Issues to Watch for in 2018,” Director of Research Scott Graves provided an overview of the state budget process and highlighted opportunities for public engagement.
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Understanding the Requirements for Key Legislative Actions in California
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Is California a Donor State? Here’s How Much It Pays to the Feds vs. What It Gets Back
California residents and businesses contribute $83 billion more than the state receives in federal spending. Why is there a gap? On the spending side: On the revenue side: These points help to illustrate why the $83 billion gap exists in California. However, with devastating funding cuts on the policy agenda in Washington, DC, it’s worth … ContinuedCalifornia BudgetFederal Policy
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