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Oct 24, 2025 - Most of the growth in preschool-age enrollment comes from expanded TK programs, while access for 3-year-olds remains limited.

The California Association of Food Banks is deeply disappointed by the passage of the federal Budget Reconciliation bill today, which includes the most severe...

Nov 11, 2025 - Understanding key budget-related terms is critical to navigating the state budget process and effectively engaging decision-makers.

Full Moon Strategies is a woman-owned firm offering State Budget expertise, and a unique and refreshing perspective in California public policy.

The Los Angeles County Superior Court system, the largest in the country, already sustaining a budget loss of $70 million, has had its budget slashed another...

Apr 19, 2024 - Learn how Prop. 98 funds schools, how poverty impacts students, and the budget struggles affecting education this year.

A California Democrat last week introduced a bill that would divert reserve funds from an economic relief fund to pay for reparations amid a historic budget...

Sep 16, 2025 - We track labor market trends and examine how public policies can help people living in California afford housing, health care, food, and other basic needs.

CheapInsurance.com mapped the impact of slowing gas tax revenue on California's budget

May 28, 2025 - Californians Continue to Live in State of Emergency as Millions Struggle with Housing Costs

Mar 16, 2023 - The CalWORKs WPR Penalty Undercuts State Reforms Focused on Supporting Families

California has until July 1 to come up with solutions to fix its $24 billion budget deficit. Joe Mathews, a former reporter for the Los Angeles Times and now a...

Oct 24, 2025 - California's CalWORKs program, while crucial for low-income families with children, penalizes them for not meeting work requirements.

Jan 20, 2022 - Early childhood intervention tools like evidence-based home visiting can reduce or prevent the effects of adverse experiences for children. But the number of...

The governor’s original budget proposal for 2024-2025 left out funding needed to implement climate disclosure bills SB 253 and SB 261 — an omission met...

The proposed 10.7% increase in CAL FIRE staffing is a way to bring in reinforcements after a grueling marathon of firefighting that worsened during...

The draconian budget cuts pushed through less than a month ago by the Democratic-controlled state legislature and Republican governor in California are already...

The budget Newsom outlined Thursday forecasts overall spending just shy of $100 million for K-12 education, including state and federal dollars, compared with...

Jan 31, 2025 - As California faces a budget shortfall, state leaders can raise revenue equitably by closing tax loopholes that benefit the wealthy.

Taken together, these changes would devastate California’s food system and economy, while forcing state and county governments to shoulder the fallout...

Aug 15, 2025 - We are a research and analysis nonprofit advancing public policies that expand opportunities and promote well-being for all Californians.

Sep 10, 2025 - Research, data, and analysis on the California budget and fiscal policies affecting people living in California

Sep 10, 2025 - We provide research and analysis on why investment in early childhood and child care matters for the growth and well-being of Californians.

Because fewer robberies in California led to a decrease in demand for security systems, resulting in surplus funds that the government redirected from NASA's...

Jan 4, 2026 - On Tuesday's broadcast of CNN's "The Source," Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) stated that California should have its budget audited, and "It was...

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Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will have to slash its budget by $6.1 billion because of revenue shortfall from the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, day care centers...

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May 25, 2023 - CalFresh, or SNAP as it’s known federally, provides around 5 million Californians with low incomes monthly benefits to purchase food.

Jan 10, 2024 - California's aid for low-income seniors and people with disabilities falls drastically short in the face of skyrocketing housing costs.

State lawmakers today are planning to approve a spending plan that addresses fire safety, homelessness, housing, healthcare and water.

Oct 10, 2024 - State leaders can build an inclusive California with the CalEITC.

Each year, our office publishes the Fiscal Outlook in anticipation of the upcoming budget season. The goal of this report is to give the Legislature our...

Last week the news was all about the US House of Representatives passing another budget-busting bill that extends a streak of extraordinary federal spending...

Dec 6, 2025 - California faces a $18 billion budget deficit due to higher spending, despite strong revenue. The deficit could reach $35 billion by 2027-28.

With the deadline to approve a new budget approaching, Democratic leaders in the Senate and the Assembly have reached a deal on a range of issues involving...

After approving the main state budget bill a full day ahead of their constitutional deadline, California legislators are returning to work with only a handful...

Nov 25, 2025 - This guide describes the California state budget process and looks at the key steps and players in creating state-level spending plans.

Nov 12, 2025 - Donate today. Your donation will advance bold policies to transform the lives of Californians now and for generations to come.

Feb 14, 2025 - Despite increased funding, only 14% of eligible children in California are enrolled in subsidized child care programs.

Sep 16, 2025 - Analysis of the human and economic costs of exclusionary health, human services, and safety net policies, and how California can achieve health and economic...

Nov 6, 2025 - Join the Dollars & Democracy budget training to strengthen your understanding of the state budget process and prepare for 2026.

Jun 13, 2023 - California Environmental Voters’ efforts helped increase the state’s climate budget by 46% to a historic $54 billion investment.

California Governor Gavin Newsom included modifications to the New Employment Credit (NEC) in his latest budget. Learn what these changes are.

Aug 23, 2023 - Over 50% of eligible students do not participate in SNAP, and the complexity of the rules is a major contributor.

Imagine trying to plan your budget for next month without knowing what your paycheck will look like. That's the situation California schools find themselves in...

Sacramento, CA -- Agriculture advocates say they expect plenty of discussion about the proposed federal budget that the Bush administration sent to Congress...

California is such a beautiful place to live, especially if you come from the East Coast like I do, but this land-o-plenty has been devastated by Gove

Governor Gavin Newsom is set to unveil his budget plan in January, with a revision to follow in May.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, families have also increasingly sought public school alternatives such as charter schools, private schools, and homeschooling.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out a bleak financial scenario for the state on Thursday with projections of a $54 billion budget shortfall. Newsom plans to...