The Budget Center hosted an online panel discussion of what the latest Census data say about poverty in California and what can be done to address economic insecurity in our state. The Perspectives on Poverty discussion was based on the impact of economic hardship in California, from both the state and local perspective, and how policy change and other approaches could substantially reduce poverty and help more individuals and families advance. Panelists included:
- Alissa Anderson, Senior Policy Analyst, California Budget & Policy Center
- Jessica Bartholow, Legislative Advocate, Western Center on Law & Poverty
- José Padilla, Executive Director, California Rural Legal Assistance
- Jon Zerolnick, Research Director, Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE)
- Moderator: Steven Bliss, Director, Strategic Communications, California Budget & Policy Center
Watch the in-depth discussion, including time for Q&A, regarding specific ways that we can foster economic security and ensure that all Californians share in our state’s economic future.
