No Free Lunch: Tax Cuts Widen Budget Gaps

A new CBP analysis examines the economic evidence and finds that – contrary to longstanding myth – tax cuts don't pay for themselves.

Race to the Bottom? California’s Support for Schools Lags the Nation

A new CBP School Finance Facts compares California’s education spending to the rest of the US.

Making Ends Meet: How Much Does It Cost To Raise a Family in California?

A new CBP report examines what it costs – statewide and by county – for families to pay basic expenses.

Searching for Balance: How Do the Budget Plans Compare?

A CBP analysis compares the Governor's May Revision proposals to the Assembly and Senate plans to close the state's $17.9 billion budget gap.

Governor Releases May Revision to the 2010-11 Budget

A CBP analysis provides a “quick and dirty” summary of key provisions of the Governor’s May Revision.

Professors and Prison Guards: An Overview of California's State Workforce
Most state workers are employed in education, incarceration, and transportation.

Local Impact of Cuts in the Governor’s Proposed 2010-11 Budget

CBP fact sheets examine the impact – by county, legislative district, and/or school district – of the Governor’s proposed cuts to public schools and the Healthy Families Program, CalWORKs, SSI/SSP, and IHSS.

Searching for Balance: The Social and Economic Context of the Governor's Proposed 2010-11 Budget
The CBP's annual chartbook examines how the economy, demographics, and other factors impact the state budget this year.

To Have and Have Not

A CBP analysis finds that tax law changes included in recent budget agreements would result in large tax cuts for a very small number of corporations.