The deadline to submit a workshop proposal for our Policy Insights conference is tomorrow! 📬 Our team California Budget & Policy Center is excited to partner with organizations that are working to advance a shared vision of an equitable California for all. 🫶🏾 calbudgetcenter.org/events/request…

Everything you ever wanted to know about a windfall profits tax but were afraid to ask. Ok, not everything. Some basics.😉

We're looking to hire a Director of Communications to oversee the organization’s efforts to connect with key audiences and stakeholders through: ✔️ Digital + online tools ✔️ Media relations ✔️ Strategic release of Budget Center reports ⚡️Apply today! calbudgetcenter.org/director-commu…

Join us tomorrow to learn some more tips and tricks about budget advocacy.

Although lower #cabudget revenue projections mean that the #GannLimit will likely be less of an issue for the 2023-24 budget, that pesky thing isn't going away and will rear its ugly head again. We've updated our Gann Limit Q&A here: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/qa-w…

And corporations are paying a lot less in taxes today as a share of their profits than they used to... bit.ly/3GOgyXC

"...the state should ensure that Californians with low incomes seeking postsecondary degrees and certificates have the financial support necessary to complete their programs and provide for themselves and their households." Erik Saucedo via EdSource. edsource.org/2023/reactions…

TODAY: Don't miss our #EmpowerCA event — Understanding Governor Newsom's 2023-24 State Budget Proposal — happening at 11:00 AM. ⚡ Register here! calbudgetcenter.org/event/understa…

Read our latest on how policymakers can create an equitable California where all people thrive 👇

California falls behind other states, including Texas and Florida, when it comes to evaluating its tax incentives —many of which go to higher income households and to businesses. Will state leaders take a hard look at tax breaks this year? capitalandmain.com/will-californi…

New: Legislative Analyst P98 and K12 report estimates the #LCFF COLA will be 8.4% in 2023-24, slightly higher than the 8.13% COLA in the Governor’s proposed budget. However, the report estimates lower state revenues in 2022-23 which could reduce the Prop 98 guarantee.

What's going on with California's revenue situation? What about state reserves? What should advocates do in these uncertain times? Check out our Q&A for more!

NEW: California's State Budget Reserves Explained When can funds be withdrawn from the state's budget reserves? And how can these funds be used? #CAbudget ⚡ Our latest resource answers these questions and more. calbudgetcenter.org/resources/cali…

Why isn't more money available for your #CaBudget priority? A clue: the title to today’s Assmb Rev&Tax hrng “Spending on Autopilot," which translates into $70 billion spent annually for profitable corporations and wealthy Californians, which policymakers could spend differently

A surtax on the most profitable corps is something that #CAleg could also explore! For example, as my colleague Jonathan Kaplan explained, CA could potentially raise ~$1.5-$3B by adding a surtax on the 0.4% of corps that make >$10M in CA profits. calbudgetcenter.org/resources/why-…

NEW: California’s Child Care Providers Need a Substantial Pay Raise Despite providers’ critical role in assisting families, state leaders have failed to adequately increase provider payment rates in recent years. ⚡ More from Erik Saucedo: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/cali…

NEW: Reforming CalWORKs Sanctions Can Better Support Children and Families CalWORKs is a key part of the California safety net but work requirements limit families’ access to this program. ⚡ Read more in our latest: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/refo…

The Senate’s #CaBudget plan is very exciting news! It lowers tax rates for small businesses and increases funding for K-12 school and families with low incomes. How? By creating graduated tax rates for corporations and making Amazon pay more than your local book store

#AB1127 will address California's critical bilingual teacher shortage by revising and continuing the Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program for another five years. . #AB1127 #BilingualTeachers #TeacherShortage #GrowYourOwn

California needs to increase its supply of bilingual teachers to leverage the linguistic asset more than 2 million TK-12 students bring with them to school everyday: living in a home where a language other than English is spoken. L.A. Times Opinion