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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/
📚 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/
January 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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/
📚 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.”
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“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...
A looming question confronts California counties: How will they pay for the uninsured?
Millions gained health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, reducing pressure on counties to fund care. With federal policies expected to reverse that trend, counties are unsure how they'll fill th...
www.latimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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...
“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...
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CalFresh committee hears from worried food banks, considers new revenue streams
Food security advocates urged lawmakers to lower barriers to assistance and also consider new revenue sources to replace federal dollars
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December 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“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...
⚡ 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...
⚡ Learn more: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/hr...
December 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"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."
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⚡ 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
“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
December 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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
“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!
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!
California State Budget Preview: Understanding the Process and What's to Come in 2026
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December 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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!
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
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Register for our California State Budget Preview: Understanding the Process and What’s to Come in 2026
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California State Budget Preview: Understanding the Process and What's to Come in 2026
Join the Dollars & Democracy budget training to strengthen your understanding of the state budget process and prepare for 2026.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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
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Register for our California State Budget Preview: Understanding the Process and What’s to Come in 2026
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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
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
December 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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
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/
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/
December 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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/
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/
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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
📷 Semantha Norris
November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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
📷 Semantha Norris
NEW: H.R. 1 Jeopardizes Californians’ Access to Behavioral Health Care and Key State Reforms
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H.R. 1 Jeopardizes Californians’ Access to Behavioral Health Care and Key State Reforms
Federal cuts under H.R. 1 threaten Medi-Cal funding and eligibility, putting at risk California’s behavioral health reforms.
calbudgetcenter.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
NEW: H.R. 1 Jeopardizes Californians’ Access to Behavioral Health Care and Key State Reforms
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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.
@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.
November 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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.
@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.
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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
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
November 17, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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
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...
“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...
Statement on the Legislative Analyst’s Office 2026-27 Fiscal Outlook
Kicking the can down the road won’t solve California’s structural deficit and neither will cutting programs that support vulnerable communities. Policymakers must choose sustainable revenue solutions ...
calbudgetcenter.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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...
“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/
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November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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/
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Trump Goes Outside the Law to Give Even More Tax Cuts to the Wealthy
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Trump Goes Outside the Law to Give Even More Tax Cuts to the Wealthy
Trump's Treasury is overstepping far beyond its constitutional role
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November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Trump Goes Outside the Law to Give Even More Tax Cuts to the Wealthy
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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/
⚡ Register today! https://calbudgetcenter.org/event/california-state-budget-preview-understanding-the-process-and-whats-to-come-in-2026/
November 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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/
⚡ 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
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
November 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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
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.
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.
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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.
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
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
The State of Health Coverage in California: Progress, Disparities, and Policy Threats
California’s progress in expanding health coverage is at risk as federal and state cuts threaten Medi-Cal and Covered California benefits.
calbudgetcenter.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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
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.
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The USDA's attack on the program puts food security at risk for families across the state.
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians
The USDA’s refusal to fund November CalFresh benefits threatens food security for 5.5 million Californians.
calbudgetcenter.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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...
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.
Even after the funding lapse for federal food assistance is resolved, hundreds of thousands of low-income Californians and millions of Americans could still lose their benefits in the coming months.
A massive hit to SNAP benefits is coming for California even after the shutdown ends
Even after the funding lapse for federal food assistance is resolved, hundreds of thousands of low-income Californians and millions of Americans could still lose their benefits in the coming months.
bit.ly
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"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
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USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians
The USDA’s refusal to fund November CalFresh benefits threatens food security for 5.5 million Californians.
calbudgetcenter.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians
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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...
The Trump Administration Is Purposefully Inflicting Unnecessary Pain During the Shutdown
The Trump Administration is making the situation worse by taking unprecedented, and even illegal, steps during the shutdown to inflict unnecessary damage to public services and investments, the federa...
www.cbpp.org
October 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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.
October 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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.