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• Report

  First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2024-25 State Budget Proposal

  Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2024-25 California state budget on January 10, projecting a $38 billion shortfall that is notably smaller than the independent Legislative Analyst Office’s estimate of $68 billion released last month.
  
  California Budget
• Update

  Meet the Expert: Erik Saucedo

  The Budget Center communications team chatted with Erik Saucedo (he/him), Senior Policy Analyst at the Budget Center.
• Fact Sheet

  Medi-Cal Coverage Loss Stings Californians: Paperwork Challenges Persist

  Despite being eligible, many Californians lose vital Medi-Cal coverage due to complex paperwork and difficulty reaching county offices.
  Health & Safety Net
• Update

  Meet the Expert: Kayla Kitson

  The Budget Center communications team chatted with Kayla Kitson (she/her), Senior Policy Analyst at the Budget Center, who conducts research, authors publications, and provides technical assistance related to state tax and revenue policies.
• Data Hit

  Shoplifting in California Is Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

  Despite recent increases, shoplifting remains below pre-pandemic levels in the state.
  Justice System
• Data Hit

  Crime in California Remains Well Below Historical Peaks

  Contrary to national trends, crime rates in California remain well below the peaks of the past five decades.
  Justice System
• Data Hit

  Medi-Cal is a Key Support for K-12 Students from Multilingual Homes

  Medi-Cal plays a critical role in supporting K-12 students from multilingual homes by ensuring access to affordable healthcare.
  Education
• Data Hit

  California’s K-12 English Learners Disproportionately Experience Homelessness

  Having a safe, stable place to live is crucial for student development and educational success. But, more than 245,000 of California’s public K-12 students experienced homelessness in 2022-23.
  Education
• Data Hit

  CalFresh is a Key Support for K-12 Students from Multilingual Homes

  Access to affordable food is essential for everyone, especially for school-aged children. The CalFresh program helps Californians put food on the table by providing monthly benefits for people with low incomes.
  Education
• Fact Sheet

  Prioritizing Family Well-Being: Making CalWORKs More Accessible

  California’s CalWORKs program, while crucial for low-income families with children, penalizes them financially for not meeting work requirements. This is counterproductive as sanctioned families often face the most barriers to employment.
  Health & Safety Net
• Data Hit

  Over Half of All California Workers Are Immigrants or Children of Immigrants

  Immigrants and children of immigrants made up over half of all California workers from 2021-2023, representing 1 in 3 workers in the state.
  Poverty & Inequality
• Data Hit

  SSI/SSP Grants: Moving in the Right Direction, but Still Not Enough

  California’s SSI/SSP program helps low-income elderly and disabled residents with basic living expenses. A recent increase helped, but cost-of-living adjustments are needed to keep pace with inflation.
  Health & Safety Net