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The pandemic isn’t over, even if support for California families is ending.

While many Californians hoped to put the pandemic behind us by now, COVID-19 is still with us. And we know COVID-19-related hardships have…

California Budget & Policy Center

Support for Mental Health Conditions and Substance Use Disorders Must Ramp Up for Californians

California Budget & Policy Center

10 Ways to Make Governor Newsom’s Proposed Budget More Equitable

Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision to his proposed 2021–22 state budget — also known as his “California Comeback Plan” — and…

California Budget & Policy Center

Ending Child Poverty Is a Choice We Can Make

There is a path forward for every child to grow up poverty free. It’s simply a choice.

California Budget & Policy Center

California Has Work Ahead

Investing in the Health and Economic Well-Being of Every Californian Can’t Wait

California Budget & Policy Center

Austerity nor Federal Policymakers Will Save Us, California Needs Serious Public Investment

It’s time for California policymakers to lead.

California Budget & Policy Center

How Can Policymakers Respond as the Pandemic & Recession Push Californians Over the Cliff?

We can afford serious policy plans and significant investments through new tax revenues and responsible borrowing.

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California Budget & Policy Center

Congress’ Failure to Extend UI is an Economic Attack on Workers & Families, Particularly Black &…

Cutting federal unemployment benefits by any amount attacks the economic security of Black and brown workers and families across…

California Budget & Policy Center

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