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Meet the Expert: Ines Rosales

The Budget Center communications team sat down with Ines Rosales (she/her), Outreach Associate at the Budget Center, who cultivates relationships with key influencers across California. This Q&A series is your chance to get to know our team, their areas of expertise, and how their work at the Budget Center supports policy change in California. In …

H.R. 1 and the Federal Budget: How California Leaders Can Respond to Trump’s Cuts

key takeaway H.R. 1, the harmful Republican mega bill passed in July 2025, will deeply harm Californians by cutting funding for essential programs like health care, food assistance, and education — while providing massive tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations. The spending cuts will disproportionately impact families with low incomes, immigrants, and communities of …

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Reconciliation Bill Passed by House Republicans Would be Devastating for Californians

key takeaway The House reconciliation bill would deeply harm Californians by cutting funding for essential programs like health care, food assistance, and education — while granting massive tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations. These cuts would disproportionately impact families with low incomes, immigrants, and communities of color, pushing more people into poverty and widening …

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 …

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California at Risk: Proposed Federal Funding Cuts Jeopardize Key Services

Federal funds have long supported vital public services in California — from health care and food assistance to child care and higher education. These services are now in jeopardy due to threatened federal budget cuts and policy rollbacks, putting the health and well-being of millions of Californians at risk. President Trump and congressional Republicans are …

Understanding the Governor’s 2025-26 State Budget Proposal

related content Introduction Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2025-26 California state budget on January 10, projecting a small positive balance of $363 million after two years of state budget deficits. The governor’s proposal projects $16.5 billion in additional revenue compared to estimates from last June and would draw down $7.1 billion in reserves. The …

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California State Budget Terms Defined

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 for …

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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.

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