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  California’s Budget Reserves Explained

  Watch to learn more Just like households save for emergencies, California sets aside money in budget reserves. Budget reserves are California’s way of preparing for the unexpected, saving a little today to protect vital public services tomorrow. In this video, we break down how California’s state reserves work, including the four main reserve accounts: the … Continued
  
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Report

  Building an Affordable California Requires Public Investment

  Communities across California face many challenges during President Trump’s second administration, from deep federal budget cuts that threaten to undermine Californians’ health, economic security, and well-being, to mounting affordability pressures and persistent inflation that have exacerbated communities’ longstanding unmet need for more affordable housing, health care, and child care. People with low incomes, immigrants, communities … Continued
  California Budget

  Taxes & Revenue
• Commentary

  Gavin Newsom’s last budget belies his ‘California for All’  pledge

  California Budget
• Report

  First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2026-27 California Budget

  related content Introduction Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2026-27 California state budget on January 9, projecting a small and manageable deficit of $2.9 billion. The governor’s proposal projects $42.3 billion in additional revenue across the “budget window” (fiscal years 2024-25 to 2026-27) compared to projections made last June in the enacted budget. The $248.3 … Continued
  California Budget
• Report

  Guía: Proceso de presupuesto estatal de California

  Este informe ofrece información sobre el presupuesto estatal y su proceso, con el objetivo de brindar al público las herramientas necesarias para interactuar eficazmente con líderes estatales y abogar por decisiones presupuestarias justas y equitativas.
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Fact Sheet

  State Budget Process and Legislative Process: Key Activities and Deadlines

  The most common way for Californians to shape state funding decisions and policy priorities is through the state budget process and the legislative (or policy bill) process. The deadlines for the state budget process are established in California’s Constitution or in state law and rarely change. In contrast, most of the deadlines for the legislative … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Report

  Guide to the California State Budget Process

  A comprehensive guide to the California state budget process: we provide an overview of the year-round state budget cycle, detail the roles of the key players, and lay out the timeline for state budgeting as well as opportunities for input. Our hope is that this guide makes the state budget process more accessible for policy staff, advocates, and the media, as well as to broaden participation in the budget debate.
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Glossary

  California State Budget Terms Defined

  What’s the difference between a trailer bill and a policy bill? A surplus and an operating surplus? Special funds and the General Fund? And what exactly is a “Budget Bill Jr.”? Understanding these and other key budget-related terms is critical to navigating the California state budget process and effectively engaging decision-makers in order to advocate … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Video

  What is a Supermajority Vote and Why Does it Matter in California?

  Watch to learn more Some decisions in California’s Legislature require more than a simple majority — they need a supermajority, or two-thirds vote. But what does that really mean, and why does it matter for Californians? In this short explainer, we break down how Proposition 26 changed the rules around taxes and fees, what kinds … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Report

  Cómo se establecen las políticas de California: Puntos destacados del proceso legislativo

  Read this publication in English. Índice El proceso legislativo: Principios básicos El proceso legislativo, también conocido como el proceso de proyectos de ley, proporciona una vía clave para que los californianos que desean cambiar la ley estatal puedan hacerlo a través de la legislatura del estado. Cada año, los miembros de la asamblea legislativa y … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Fact Sheet

  Is California a Donor State? Here’s How Much It Pays to the Feds vs. What It Gets Back

  Californians typically pay more in federal taxes than the state receives in federal spending each year, making California a “donor state.”1All years in this fact sheet represent federal fiscal years (FFYs), which begin every October 1 and end the following September 30. The data presented in this fact sheet differs from the data included in … Continued
  California Budget

  Federal Policy
• Fact Sheet

  Water’s Edge: Closing the Largest Corporate Tax Loophole in California

  Corporate profits have skyrocketed in recent years while workers’ wages have stagnated and families struggle to keep up with the rising costs of living. Despite these disparities, large tax breaks, such as the “Water’s Edge” loophole, remain in place. Big corporations have also benefited greatly from the 2017 Trump tax cuts and stand to receive … Continued
  California Budget

  Taxes & Revenue