This #Juneteenth I spent some time reflecting on what this day means for economic justice. I wrote a brief piece on the history of tax policy's impact on Black people and how more progress can be made. Here’s what I learned (1/7). #TaxTwitter #EconTwitter itep.org/tax-policy-is-…

#CABudget Update: A lot of budget action is expected over the next 3 days. #CALeg ✅ 6/25: Assembly budget hearing ✅ 6/26: Senate budget hearing ✅ 6/26-27: Assembly & Senate floor votes on the 19-bill package ✅ 6/27 (and maybe a few days later): Governor signs bills into law

California’s homeless population is aging rapidly, with adults 50+ making up nearly 40% of those needing shelter. Without swift and intentional policy action, California faces a future with a growing number of unhoused older adults as the state’s population ages.

Did you know? Seven states have more inclusive family definitions than California. ⚡ We share more in our latest: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/chos…

What happened in the #cabudget agreement? We've got you covered.

Undocumented immigrants who work and pay taxes but don't have a valid Social Security number for either themselves or their children are excluded from federal EITC and CTC benefits. Fortunately, more states are making progress to change this. itep.org/undocumented-i…

We cannot criminalize our way out of homelessness and poverty. Helping people get housing, and helping struggling renters keep their housing, is still the only way to make lasting progress.

NEW: Important report from ITEP shows the substantial tax contributions undocumented immigrants make to support federal, state and local public services — even though they are excluded from some of those very services. 🧵 itep.org/undocumented-i…

"Each displacement not only stripped me of my meager possessions but also my dignity. With each arrest for living outside, I lost everything I owned.." we can't keep doing this. Reba Stevens ty for sharing your story tinyurl.com/yrvzaf8w

Undocumented immigrants are contributing to our economies and the shared public services we all rely on. The immigration policy choices made in the years ahead will have significant consequences for public revenues and the US economy. sacbee.com/news/californi…

"We also strongly believe that any effort to revise the state’s reserve policies must be balanced with meeting Californians’ needs and making progress toward a California that is truly for all," says Scott Graves California Budget & Policy Center

"We've got a lot of work to do in this state, and it needs to be about more than sustaining... it has to be about furthering policies that can help Californians to not just make ends meet but to thrive," says Scott Graves. #CAbudget

🎉The Women's Well-Being Index is back! Join us on 9/4 to learn more about how the tool can support with advancing gender equity at both the local & state levels. Thanks for your strong partnership CA Commission on the Status of Women and Girls to help ensure that this tool is impactful for communities across CA!

State legislators are holding a joint hearing today on Prop. 35, the Managed Care Organization (MCO) tax. You can tune in here: ahea.assembly.ca.gov/hearings 🧵Why this matters for Californians — and a first look at our upcoming California Budget & Policy Center analysis on Prop. 35.

[Internship Alert] We’re hiring a Development Intern to join our team this fall! 🗓️: Apply by 8/23 💻: $23-26 / hour ⚡ Apply today or share with someone who comes to mind! calbudgetcenter.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/95…

"Voters should be skeptical of efforts to use the ballot box to roll back justice system reforms by reinstating the costly and ineffective mass incarceration policies of the past," warns Scott Graves. ⚡ Read more in our latest. calbudgetcenter.org/resources/crim…

NEW: Understanding Proposition 36 Proposition 36 fails Californians by escalating costs, deepening disparities, and providing ineffective solutions. ⚡ We share more in our latest report. calbudgetcenter.org/resources/unde…

📢 New California Budget & Policy Center report on #Prop35, the Managed Care Organization tax. Kayla Kitson and I explore how Prop. 35 could impact the millions of Californians who receive Medi-Cal health care services as well as implications for the state budget. calbudgetcenter.org/resources/unde…

“We know food insecurity can happen at any income level, and circumstances can shift so quickly. It’s huge for kids who don’t have a steady source of food,” says Monica Saucedo. cvindependent.com/2024/08/civic-…

So proud to share that the 2024 Women's Well-Being Index is live!! Check it out at the link below and make sure to register for our virtual launch event happening today at 1 pm pacific if you want to learn more! Index: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/wome… Launch event: calbudgetcenter.org/event/launch-o…