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  Understanding the Governor’s 2025-26 State Budget Proposal

  related content Introduction Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2025-26 California state budget on January 10, projecting a small positive balance of $363 million after two years of state budget deficits. The governor’s proposal projects $16.5 billion in additional revenue compared to estimates from last June and would draw down $7.1 billion in reserves. The … Continued
  
  California Budget
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  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.
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Glossary

  State Budget Process and Legislative Process: Key Activities and Deadlines

  The most common way for Californians to shape state funding decisions and policy priorities is through the state budget process and the legislative (or policy bill) process. The deadlines for the state budget process are established in California’s Constitution or in state law and rarely change. In contrast, most of the deadlines for the legislative … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Fact Sheet

  Federal Funds Drive One-Third of California’s State Budget

  Federal dollars support a wide array of public services and systems that touch the lives of all Californians — from health care and food assistance to child care and public schools. Under the incoming Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress, many of these services are expected to face significant reductions — in large part to … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Glossary

  California State Budget Terms Defined

  What’s the difference between a trailer bill and a policy bill? A surplus and an operating surplus? Special funds and the General Fund? And what exactly is a “Budget Bill Jr.”? Understanding these and other key budget-related terms is critical to navigating the state budget process and effectively engaging decision-makers in order to advocate for … Continued
  Budget Academy

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• 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?
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
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  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.
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• 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