Millions of families rely on SNAP/CalFresh to put food on the table. USDA has the authority to make sure all SNAP benefits go out on time — there’s no reason families should go hungry this November. calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...

JUST IN: Our First Look analysis of the @governor.ca.gov's 2025-26 May Revision. Our take: The revised budget harms vulnerable Californians and misses opportunities to raise revenue and guard against federal threats. #CABudget ⚡ We share more here: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/fi...

🚨 It’s not a markup — it’s a teardown of SNAP. Congress is proposing BILLIONS in cuts to food assistance *tonight* during bill markup. This would take away benefits for millions just to pay for tax breaks for the wealthy. #HandOffSNAP #SaveSNAP

The upside-down & costly federal tax bill is currently being marked up in the House Ways & Means cmte. According to the Joint Cmte on Taxation, more than 40% of benefits would go to top 5%, and the top 1% alone would get 1/5 of all benefits. www.jct.gov/publications...

If federal proposed cuts to Medi-Cal pass, a family in #SanBernardino could have to choose between paying for an inhaler for their kid, or groceries. Medi-Cal is literally the difference between having food on the table or not for CA's children. Healthcare must be protected! #FightForOurHealth

Visiting the ER for a broken leg could cost ~$21,328 if someone loses Medi-Cal and becomes uninsured. That’s almost 10 months of rent for a 2bdr apt in LA County. House Republican budget proposal would end #MediCal for millions & drive up the housing crisis. #FightForOurHealth

Hugely important new @urbaninstitute.bsky.social analysis shows that the emerging House bill's combo of 1.) tax cuts tilted to wealthy 2.) cuts to nutrition assistance/health for low-income families make families making under $30k worse off. www.urban.org/research/pub...

The proposed $230 billion cuts to SNAP don't just threaten to take food away from families in need--they would also significantly harm workers, businesses, and communities across California. Research from the National Grocers Association shows CalFresh dollars help fuel the food retailer industry

How would the $230 billion proposed federal cuts to SNAP impact California families? This graphic shows the groceries a family in Bakersfield would lose out on if their benefits were cut by 20%. CalFresh helps millions of families and children and should be protected!! #SNAP #HandsOffSNAP

Federal budget proposals threaten Medi-Cal expansions for undocumented Californians. "Cutting benefits for one population isn’t going to backfill these massive tax cuts," says @msaucedo.bsky.social. ⚡️ Read more to understand what's at stake.

The #CABudget could face a cost of OVER $3.1 BILLION to fund #CalFresh benefits under this cost-share proposal‼️ If implemented, this would put tremendous pressure on our budget and likely lead to cuts—taking food away from people in need. More in our analysis: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/re...

Harmful federal proposals threaten the food security of millions of Californians. Read more in the @calbudgetcenter.org's new report, where my colleague @msaucedo.bsky.social and I outline how "pass the buck" proposals could harm CalFresh. #CalFresh #SNAP calbudgetcenter.org/resources/re...

Today is #EqualPayDay, marking how far into 2025 women have to work in addition to 2024 to earn what men did last year. In CA, women are paid only $0.86 to every $1 a white man makes. While state policymakers have taken action to improve pay transparency and reporting, there is more to be done. 🧵

Trickle up economics.

NEW: Proposed Federal Funding Cuts Jeopardize Key Services President Trump and congressional Republicans are pushing for deep federal funding cuts to help offset tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy. ⚡ We break down what's at stake in our latest. calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...

The House Budget Committee is set to consider deep cuts to SNAP—$230 billion or more—to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. This would be a more than 20% cut to the program that helps 1 in 8 people afford groceries. All while grocery prices are up & food insecurity is increasing.

SNAP/CalFresh is lifeline that fights hunger, fuels the economy, and keeps families fed! #SNAPMatters @fracposts.bsky.social

At the current rate of progress, Black women in California won’t see pay equity until 2121. Black women can't wait another 100 years for equal pay. ⚡ We share more in our latest: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/di...

Taking health care & food away from people who don’t meet red-tape laden work requirements will hurt workers, won’t increase employment, and will push millions into hardship. That’s a terrible price to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. x.com/meredithllee...

Reducing poverty and ensuring all Californians have the resources to thrive requires a strong and inclusive #safetynet‼️ In our latest, @nishinair.bsky.social and I share a deep dive into the scope, limitations, and challenges facing California’s safety net: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...

How can we boost CalFresh participation among California college students to fight against food insecurity? New @uclachpr.bsky.social publications provide actionable recommendations for: 🏫 College programs 🏛️ Policymakers 📋 SNAP administrators Read more: ucla.in/4glxNxU