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Planning for California's Future: The State's Population Is Growing, Aging, and Becoming More Diverse
A new CBP analysis looks at three major demographic shifts that are likely to affect demands on state and local budgets.
Stretched Thin 2008: State Budget Cuts Undermine California's Human Services Programs
A new CBP report finds that multiple years of state funding cuts have undermined seven critical human services programs, including programs that assist children at risk of abuse and that help frail seniors live safely in their own homes.
What’s in the Conference Committee’s Revenue Package?
A new CBP publication looks at the revenue package proposed as part of the Conference Committee’s spending plan.
Who Truly Is Middle-Income in California?
A new CBP analysis shows that the midpoint of the income distribution for all California personal income taxpayers was $35,390 in 2006. For taxpayers filing joint income tax returns the midpoint was $66,810.
How Do the Budgets Compare?
An updated CBP summary outlines major differences among the Governor’s revised budget proposal and legislative spending plans.
Budget Cuts or Tax Increases: Which Are Preferable During an Economic Downturn?
A new CBP Policy Points shows that carefully chosen tax increases are preferable to cutting public spending when the economy is weak.
Borrowing Against the Future: Are Lottery Bonds the Best Way To Close the Budget Gap?
A new CBP Budget Brief examines proposals to borrow against future lottery proceeds.
Local Impact of the Governor’s Proposed Cuts
New analyses identify the impact of the Governor’s May Revision cuts to CalWORKs, IHSS, K-12 education, Medi-Cal, and SSI/SSP. Additional analyses identify the impact of the Governor’s January Proposed Budget cuts to selected programs, by county, by legislative district, and for women, children, and seniors.
Two Steps Back: Should California Cut Its Way to a Balanced Budget?
The CBP's annual chartbook examines how the Governor proposes to balance the 2008-09 budget and assesses what the proposed budget means for California.
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