California’s annual budget process isn’t just about numbers, it’s about our collective values, priorities, and vision for a thriving state.
The 2025–26 budget reflects tough choices in health care, education, climate resilience, and immigrant services. In this presentation from the Laura Pryor and Scott Graves of the California Budget & Policy Center, you’ll learn:
-How California balances approximately $322 billion in state spending with a projected $12 billion deficit
-Major elements of the 2025–26 May Revision, including Medi-Cal changes, freezes on certain immigration‑related eligibility, and enhancements to early learning and school meals
-Investments in universal transitional kindergarten, the Career Education Master Plan, Medi‑Cal reimbursement, and climate‑related discretionary programs
-Key implications for vulnerable communities including universal coverage, child care, multilingual learners, and public safety
Join us to get a clear, fact-based understanding of how this year’s budget may affect your organization, clients, and constituents.
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