Even as California is home to great wealth, many people struggle every day to afford basic needs and find themselves priced out of the communities they’ve long called home.
It’s our moment to demand better. We have an opportunity to build on the lessons learned over the pandemic and continue advocating for bold solutions that put cash directly into the hands of families and prioritize the health and well-being of people. We must craft antiracist policies, center Black, brown, and other historically underrepresented voices, and put an end to discriminatory practices of the past.
We invite you to join us for — Policy Insights — the California Budget & Policy Center’s annual conference that brings together California’s policy community to share transformative ideas and strategize our pathway toward creating a more inclusive state, because together we can craft effective public policies and end poverty in California.
Conference Agenda
Don’t miss out on our exciting line-up of speakers and workshops!
How do I verify my COVID-19 vaccine or show proof of negative test results?
You’ll receive an email from “noreply@cleared4.org” with easy steps to upload your vaccine verification or a negative Covid-19 test for Policy Insights.
The Budget Center will send emails and reminders about our health and safety verification in the weeks leading up to the conference. Please check the email you registered for the event with regularly.
For any questions, email contact@staging.calbudgetcenter.org.
What topics will the workshops cover?
Plenary sessions and workshops explore timely issues and debates regarding tax and budget policy, poverty, health, education, child development, the justice system, and much more. Additional details to come.
Who typically attends?
We’re proud to bring together community and statewide advocates, legislative staff, government leaders, nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, and anyone else who is dedicated to creating a more just and equitable California.
Why should I attend?
By attending Policy Insights you’ll have a chance to:
Connect with advocates, decision influencers, and decision-makers who are working to create a more inclusive state.
Learn about the state budget landscape and emerging policy issues facing California.
Share your work and perspective on crafting antiracist public policies.
Who is hosting the conference?
Policy Insights is hosted by the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center), a research and analysis nonprofit with 27 years of experience in advancing public policies that expand opportunities and promote well-being for all Californians.
The Budget Center covers nearly a dozen issue areas, including the safety net, education, child care, housing, homelessness, and the justice system.
Our On-Demand ticket will allow you to experience parts of the conference virtually.
What transportation and parking options are available?
Public transportation is encouraged. The Sacramento Valley Amtrak Station is an 18-minute walk from the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. The event is also accessible by several convenient bus and light rail routes, visit www.sacrt.com for more information.
The California Budget & Policy Center aims to provide information and opportunities for all Californians to engage in public policy, especially for our Policy Insights conference.
If you are in need of a scholarship, we offer a limited number of needs-based tickets (at 50% of current ticket pricing). If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please reach out to Emma Carmody, at ecarmody@staging.calbudgetcenter.org.
There is also our“on-demand” option that grants you access to recordings of all plenaries and workshops at a significantly lower price point. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We do hope you can join us at Policy Insights 2023!
Are registration fees comped for legislative staff?
Unfortunately, due to Gift Limits rules under the California Constitution, we do not offer rebates or discounts to legislators or legislative employees due to their official status. However, the California Budget & Policy Center aims to provide information and opportunities for all Californians to engage in public policy. If you are in need of a scholarship, we offer a limited number of needs-based tickets (at 50% of current ticket pricing) that early career professionals would be . If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please reach out to Emma Carmody, at ecarmody@staging.calbudgetcenter.org. There is also our “on-demand” option that grants you access to recordings of all plenaries and workshops at a significantly lower price point. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We do hope you can join us at Policy Insights 2023!
In the event that you are unable to attend Policy Insights in-person, we encourage you to consider transferring your registration to a colleague or an attendee from an organization who otherwise may not be able to attend.
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