What drives California’s budget decisions? A lot of politics, not as much data
May 20, 2024
CalMatters: On May 1, advocacy groups California Budget & Policy Center, Catalyst California and the Million Voters Project launched the Budget Power Project, which plans to hold workshops to understand the budget, as well as lessons on how to advocate — at cities and counties as well as the state Capitol.
Introducing the Budget Power Project
May 1, 2024
This groundbreaking initiative aims to empower communities across California by providing resources, education, and advocacy tools to foster active participation in state and local budget processes.
Advancing Belonging Through Budget Advocacy
March 22, 2023
A budget is a statement of values. In other words, how government spends public money is a reflection of what we care about most as communities and as a society. All too often, however, the work of crafting government budgets happens in the shadows, with few opportunities for communities to bring their voice and lived experience to the process.
