The Budget Center hosted a special briefing event on the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), a refundable state tax credit modeled after the federal EITC that helps people who earn little from their jobs afford basic necessities. As part of our Policy Perspectives Speakers Series, this event discussed Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans in the 2019-20 state budget proposal to significantly expand the CalEITC.
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In Good Times and Bad, California’s Black and Latinx Workers Bear the Burden of Unemployment
California workers of all races, genders, and ages worry about how they will pay for basic needs and support their loved ones if they are laid off from work or struggle to secure a job. And all workers need a job market that provides ample opportunities for stable work with fair pay and work conditions. … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
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Rising Prices and High Costs of Living Hit Californians with Low Incomes the Hardest
For many years, high costs of living have made it difficult for many Californians to keep themselves and their families safely housed, healthy, and nourished. Recent high inflation has made it even harder for Californians to make ends meet. When basic costs go up, Californians with the lowest incomes are hit the hardest. About 2 … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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