Great reminder that #CABudget numbers aren't set in stone: ➡️Legislative Analyst & Governor Gavin Newsom forecasts vary due to different methodologies, assumptions, etc. ➡️Estimates are just that — estimates — and will always be "off." ➡️Yes, things will look different in May! ksro.com/2024/01/09/cal…

How will policymakers navigate a tough #CAbudget year? Budget Center policy experts will dive deep into that and what the proposal means for Californians. ⚡ Join us on 1/22 to learn more. RSVP below: calbudgetcenter.org/event/breaking…

Q&A: Understanding Proposition 1 Our policy experts Monica Davalos and Adriana Ramos-Yamamoto explore the implications for Californians and the state’s behavioral health system if Prop. 1 is passed. ⚡ Read Q&A: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/qa-u…

#CABudget Update: In broad terms, the April early action deal is a reasonable approach to *partially* closing the state budget shortfall while protecting ongoing funding for critical services. sacbee.com/news/politics-…

Even with the deal, California still faces a deficit of tens of billions of dollars that state leaders anticipate addressing with additional cuts — potentially including to health care, education, and the safety net.

Corporate revenue increases that make the tax system more fair are needed to prevent harmful cuts this year *and* ensure sustained investments in the future so that all Californians can be healthy and thrive. #CALeg

Policymakers have options to support our collective future. Learn more: calbudgetcenter.org/news/a-califor…

Thank you Senator Scott Wiener and Asm. Jesse Gabriel for joining us this morning at #PolicyInsights24 to discuss the challenging #CAbudget decisions ahead. And much appreciation to our Board chair, Veronica Carrizales, with Cal Wellness for moderating the opening session.

Speaking Now: Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, Felicia Jones, Don Tamaki, James Woodson, and John Kim discuss next steps and policy pathways to reparations. #PolicyInsights24

James Woodson (paraphrased): It's hypocritical to say you're for reparations but against raising new revenue to pay for it. #PolicyInsights24

State leaders have the tools and resources to prevent these disastrous cuts. "By tapping into the state’s rainy day fund and permanently reducing tax breaks for profitable corporations, the governor can avoid cuts to services Californians rely on." calbudgetcenter.org/resources/firs…

Join us this morning at 11 a.m. PT !! Don't miss this chance to stay informed and engaged in shaping California's spending plan. #CAbudget ⚡️ Register here: eventbrite.com/e/examining-th…

Senator Caroline Menjivar in a recent hearing: "I have 28 things to look at in cuts, but CDCR are only shaving $81 million, like a tip of the iceberg of their budget...there are way more other cuts we can make." YES! Closing 5 prisons may fund 13 eliminated safety net/health programs ⬇️

"We need to permanently end wasteful tax breaks — not just to generate revenues to avoid harmful cuts — to make our tax system more fair and generate resources to support the health and well-being of Californians," says Alissa. #CAbudget

A statement of our values? Balancing the budget should NOT come at the expense of unhoused Californians or families on the brink of losing their homes. 📢 Cuts to #housing & #homelessness programs are❗️6 times larger❗️than cuts to state corrections. #cabudget

#CABudget Update: Yesterday, #CALeg leaders announced a joint legislative budget plan. 🧵 Overall, the Legislature’s plan takes a more responsible approach to resolving the state’s budget deficit & improves on the governor’s May Revision by rejecting many harmful cuts.

CA Supreme Court takes unusual step of removing Business Roundtable Measure-- which would make it much harder to pass local and state taxes -- off the November ballot, saying it amounts to a revision of the constitution.

👏 The CA Supreme Court’s decision to remove this anti-democratic measure from the November ballot ensures our government is for the people and by the people and not limited to only those who can pay for it. 💙Vote NO on the Taxpayer Deception Act

The CA Supreme Court made clear today that nobody gets to fundamentally restructure basic governmental powers using the initiative process. Our state Constitution provides two avenues for revisions: 1⃣ Constitutional convention + statewide vote 2⃣ #CALeg submission to voters