Policy Insights registration is LIVE!! 🤩 We're excited to bring together experts, advocates, community leaders, philanthropy, and others working to advance equitable public policy. ⚡ Register today to get your early bird ticket! https://calbudgetcenter.org/policy-insights-conference/

This is January budget overview hearing week, with initial 2026 full committee hearings in both the Assembly (Tuesday) and Senate (Wednesday). See both budget committees’ websites for info. #CABudget #CALeg

Families remain concerned amid pause in federal child care funds LEARN MORE: buff.ly/ANbE7e0

"Revoking funds from areas of the state that lack such a designation would be “penalizing service providers for something that is outside of their control," says our housing expert @mmdavalos.bsky.social.

All Californians deserve access to an affordable, safe home. Yet millions still struggle to pay rent or a mortgage. #RoadmapHome charts a path forward with bold solutions to protect renters, build affordable homes, and end homelessness. ⚡ Learn more: www.RoadmapHome.org

California workers are feeling the squeeze. New research from @ppicnotes.bsky.social shows growing economic insecurity across the state. Governor Newsom and the Legislature must protect Californians from federal cuts and invest in affordability and economic security. www.ppic.org/publication/...

WEBINAR: Understanding the Governor's 2026-27 State Budget Proposal Join us tomorrow as our team of experts break down what the #CABudget proposal means for Californians and how you can advocate for change. ⚡ Want to be part of the conversation? Register here: https://bit.ly/4pz4mwZ

The state budget showcases our collective values, and the governor’s proposal does not meet the moment. At a time of rising affordability pressures and brutal federal attacks, California should be doing more to protect families and combat affordability challenges.

NEW: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2026-27 State Budget Our analysis breaks down the budget proposal and explores how the @governor.ca.gov addresses affordability, federal cuts, and California’s fiscal priorities. #CABudget ⚡ Explore the full report: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/fi...

Calling this a “workload budget” doesn’t change the reality: Newsom’s proposal fails to protect Californians from the harmful Republican megabill H.R. 1, which strips food assistance and health care from vulnerable families.

"Governor Newsom’s reluctance to propose meaningful revenue solutions to help blunt the harm of federal cuts undermines his posture to counter the Trump Administration," says our executive director, @chrishoene.bsky.social. www.kcra.com/article/news...

Revenue estimates are not crystal balls. Forecasts differ because they rely on different assumptions, especially amid shifts in federal policy and economic conditions. California’s fiscal picture could change substantially by June, when the 2026–27 budget is finalized.

Now online: Assembly Budget Committee overview of Governor's January budget proposal, including summary at beginning. abgt.assembly.ca.gov/system/files... #CABudget

NEW: Our executive director @chrishoene.bsky.social issued the following statement following the release of Governor Newsom's proposed 2026-27 #CABudget. ⚡ Read our full statement here: https://calbudgetcenter.org/news/statement-on-governor-newsoms-2026-27-budget-proposal/

Looking for the @governor.ca.gov 2026-27 #CABudget proposal? 📚 Access the full summary here: https://ebudget.ca.gov/FullBudgetSummary.pdf

California State Budget Reserves Explained calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...

In 2023, California spent more than $2.5 billion on research and development tax credits. More than 4,600 corporations benefited, including some of the world’s most profitable companies including Apple, Nvidia, and Alphabet. calbudgetcenter.org/resources/pr...

#CABudget Update: This Friday at 10 a.m., California Director of Finance Joe Stephenshaw will outline details of the @governor.ca.gov#CABudget2026-27 proposed state budget.

New year, new California budget season. Are you ready? 📚 The Budget Academy is your go-to place for all state budget resources, including guides, short videos, and other tools. ⚡ Whether you're new to budget policy or a pro, our experts are here to help! https://calbudgetcenter.org/budget-academy/

How will California counties pay for the uninsured? “State leaders need to decide where they’re going to find the funding that would be needed to help those who are going to lose healthcare as a result of these federal funding and policy cuts.” www.latimes.com/california/s...

“We urge legislators to explore all bold solutions including raising revenue to make sure that everyone can access food in the fourth-largest economy in the world," says @msaucedo.bsky.social. ⚡ Read more: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...

"This new law [H.R. 1] puts in place the largest transfer of resources from low-income families to the wealthy in our lifetime. Without action, it will push more people into poverty and deepen racial and economic disparities across California." ⚡ Learn more: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/hr...

Can California Claw Back Some Medi-Cal Care? “I believe there are some ways that California can try to be creative about how the law is implemented, and people are looking into that now," says @hannahorbachmandel.bsky.social. https://capitalandmain.com/can-california-claw-back-some-medi-cal-care

Starting soon! ⌛ Join us live for Dollars & Democracy, our state budget training, followed by a panel discussion on what to expect in 2026. 📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgbU... We'll see you shortly!

Last chance! Today at 4:15 p.m. Register for our California State Budget Preview: Understanding the Process and What’s to Come in 2026 calbudgetcenter.org/event/califo...

This moment calls for clarity, collaboration & courage. Join Bringing Up California & @calbudgetcenter.org for a look at the 25-26 CA budget & what’s on the horizon for our PN-3 communities. 📅 Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025 🕓 4PM PT 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/BringUpTheBudget25

We're ONE WEEK AWAY from Dollars & Democracy! Join the Budget Center's state budget training and hear from experts on what to expect in the year ahead. ⚡ Secure your spot! https://calbudgetcenter.org/event/california-state-budget-preview-understanding-the-process-and-whats-to-come-in-2026/

California’s $17.5 billion prison system is over budget, contributing to a projected state deficit. Some groups want him to close more prisons. bit.ly/3LV6xN6 📷 Semantha Norris

NEW: H.R. 1 Jeopardizes Californians’ Access to Behavioral Health Care and Key State Reforms calbudgetcenter.org/resources/h-...

We had over 100 participants on yesterday's All-Network Call, where we took a deep dive into the CA state budget with @calbudgetcenter.org. With federal cuts to health care from HR1 looming, we're mobilizing now to ensure next year's budget gets balanced without further cuts to care.

Congratulations, Senator Limón! Another perk of the job: You now appear in @calbudgetcenter.org's #CABudget 101 training materials. We're looking forward to highlighting your new leadership role in our upcoming state budget process presentations to groups across our great state. #CALeg

Statement on the Legislative Analyst’s Office 2026-27 Fiscal Outlook #CABudget “Kicking the can down the road won’t solve California’s structural deficit and neither will cutting programs that support vulnerable communities," says @shg29.bsky.social. calbudgetcenter.org/news/2026-27...

Join Dollars & Democracy for insights from state budget experts on practical advocacy strategies and what to expect in the year ahead. ⚡ Register to secure your spot! https://calbudgetcenter.org/event/california-state-budget-preview-understanding-the-process-and-whats-to-come-in-2026/

Trump Goes Outside the Law to Give Even More Tax Cuts to the Wealthy open.substack.com/pub/itep/p/t...

Get ready for 2026! Join the Budget Center's state budget training to learn how to effectively engage in California's state budget process. ⚡ Register today! https://calbudgetcenter.org/event/california-state-budget-preview-understanding-the-process-and-whats-to-come-in-2026/

Did you know? California's uninsured rate reached a historic low of 5.9% in 2024. While this progress is significant, recent state and federal budget cuts threaten to reverse gains made towards health care for all. ⚡ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qxcH5Q

Poverty — and hunger — are policy choices. Policymakers have the tools to ensure that no one goes hungry in the world’s fourth largest economy, and they should use them to strengthen CalFresh and help vulnerable Californians meet their most basic needs.

NEW: The State of Health Coverage in California: Progress, Disparities, and Policy Threats The harmful Republican megabill, H.R. 1, could cost California nearly $30 billion each year, threatening a decade of progress expanding health coverage. ⚡ We share more: https://bit.ly/4qxcH5Q

One in seven Californians rely on CalFresh. The USDA's attack on the program puts food security at risk for families across the state. calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...

"It's one in seven Californians that rely on CalFresh, so any attacks on the program put food security for them at risk. Given the high cost of living here, the pressures are way higher," says @msaucedo.bsky.social.

USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...

During the shutdown, the Trump Administration has taken unprecedented and illegal steps that purposefully deepen harm for federal workers, public services, and the people who depend on them. www.cbpp.org/blog/the-tru...

California’s undocumented residents contribute nearly $8.5 billion in taxes, playing a crucial role in supporting public services while remaining excluded from essential programs.

A new @calbudgetcenter.org brief makes the case that more funding is required to ensure California's educator workforce is prepared to meet the needs of the state's dual language learners. Read the brief:

“It’s a bit of a distraction from the overall bill and how disproportionately it’s helping rich folks at the expense of low-income folks," says @kaylakit.bsky.social. https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/10/no-tax-on-tips-california/

Nearly half of preschoolers speak a non-English language at home, yet dual language learner supports remain inconsistent. Children and families deserve lasting impact. ⚡ We share more in our latest: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/du...

“The state is making lawful, transparent budget choices to invest in health coverage with its own dollars. These investments improve health outcomes, strengthen communities, and lower health care costs in the long run,” says @adri-ramyam.bsky.social. www.latimes.com/environment/...

"Without it, policymakers, researchers and nonprofits relying on the 30-year-old report’s annual data to track hunger trends and allocate resources will be “flying blind." https://calmatters.org/newsletter/california-federal-government-shutdown-newsletter/

"We’re seeing major cuts to Medi-Cal, so that means less money for the state to spend than it generally receives from the federal government to support these federal programs like Medi-Cal and Cal Fresh," says @nishinair.bsky.social. www.sacbee.com/news/politic...