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• Report

  The 2024-25 California State Budget Explained

  We highlight key components of the June budget package and examine how it protects — or misses opportunities to enhance — services that aim to improve the well-being of Californians.
  
  California Budget
• Commentary

  The tools used to manage the state’s finances need structural reform

  How can the state avoid the whiplash of budget surpluses and shortfalls in the future?
  California Budget
• Fact Sheet

  Closing Prisons Can Help Avoid Cuts, Fund Vital Safety Net and Health Programs

  Closing California state prisons is a key underutilized tool that can provide the funds needed to offset cuts to vital safety net and health programs.
  California Budget
• Data Hit

  Governor Newsom Proposes Harmful Cuts, Policymakers Have Alternatives

  The governor’s revised budget proposes deep cuts to vital programs, impacting low-income families, foster youth, immigrants, and more.
  California Budget
• Report

  First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2024-25 May Revision

  The First Look report outlines key pieces of the May Revision to the 2024-25 California budget proposal.
  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.
  California Budget
• Commentary

  Anticipating Newsom’s 2024-25 May Revision

  As Governor Newsom prepares to unveil his updated 2024-25 California state budget proposal, we anticipate new insights into the state’s economic forecast and revenue projections.
  California Budget
• Q&A

  What Does the Budget Shortfall Mean for California?

  A guide for state leaders and advocates navigating the 2024-25 state budget
  California Budget
• Data Hit

  An Equitable California Starts with Fairer Taxation

  California faces a budget shortfall, but instead of cuts that harm communities, the state can raise revenue equitably by closing ineffective tax loopholes that benefit the wealthy.
  California Budget

  Taxes & Revenue
• Report

  California’s State Budget Reserves Explained

  How much money is in California’s state budget reserves? When can the funds be withdrawn? How can the funds be used by the state?
  California Budget
• Report

  First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2024-25 State Budget Proposal

  Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2024-25 California state budget on January 10, projecting a $38 billion shortfall that is notably smaller than the independent Legislative Analyst Office’s estimate of $68 billion released last month.
  California Budget
• Commentary

  Budget Amendments are Complete: What’s Next for Advocates?

  Late last week, the Legislature passed a dozen late-session bills amending the 2023-24 budget package, closing out legislative action on the state budget this year.
  California Budget