February Recap: Key Publications on Immigration, Taxes, Education, and More

The Budget Center team has been busy releasing publications on critical issues impacting Californians and ensuring advocates have the data needed to advocate for a more equitable and inclusive state spending plan. These resources offer valuable information and analysis on topics like supporting immigrants, ensuring fair corporate taxes, and navigating the effects of the state budget shortfall.

Learn more about each publication below:

Building Bridges, Not Walls

This commentary by Adriana Ramos-Yamamoto, MPH and Mauricio Torres Jr. , in partnership with the CALIFORNIA IMMIGRANT POLICY CENTER highlights the positive long-term economic contributions of newly arrived immigrants and names why supporting newly arriving immigrants is a moral imperative for the state.

Building Prosperity: Fair Corporate Taxes, Strong Communities

Tax policy expert Kayla Kitson dives into California's record corporate profits ($368 billion in 2021) and the decline in corporate tax contributions compared to the early 1980s. Kitson explores how a fairer tax system can benefit Californians.

What is Proposition 98 and How Does the State Budget Shortfall Affect It?

Analysts Jonathan Kaplan and Erik Saucedo explain Proposition 98, California's commitment to education funding, and the challenges posed by rising child poverty and budget shortfalls.

What Does the Budget Shortfall Mean for California?

Analysts Scott Graves , Kayla Kitson, and Jonathan Kaplan tackle the state's budget shortfall and its impact on the economy, public services, and residents. They advocate for a balanced approach with revenue-raising measures to support critical programs, address the shortfall, and invest in Californians' long-term needs.

California’s Child Care System Serves Only a Fraction of Eligible Children

Child care policy expert Laura Pryor, PhD exposes the significant unmet need for affordable child care, with only a small portion of eligible children receiving subsidized care. Pryor proposes solutions for policymakers, including expanding subsidized options for infants and toddlers.

Explore these publications and find more helpful resources at calbudgetcenter.org/resources.