Podcasts about california budget

Vulnerable Californians are in the crosshairs. That's one of the big takeaways from Governor Newsom's latest budget proposal -- the May Revise.Last week on this podcast, we focused on the proposal's impact on transportation, housing and climate. Today we're looking at its impact on vulnerable and low income Californians, and the news is pretty ugly.Among those likely to suffer if the Legislature doesn't make changes are low income families, senior citizens, people with disabilities, people who are unhoused, survivors of domestic violence, and foster youth, and immigrants.Our guest on this episode is Chris Hoene, executive director of the California Budget & Policy Center – a well-respected organization that does research and analysis of state policies, with an eye toward equity and impacts policies have on people who are vulnerable.Read the California Budget & Policy Center latest report here: https://calbudgetcenter.org/issues/california-budget/For more on the Los Angeles City Budget, check out this week's episode of LA Podcast, with Mike, Alissa Walker and Godfrey Plata. What's Next, Los Angeles? is produced and hosted by Mike Bonin, in partnership with LA Forward.

00:08 — Christine Mai-Duc is California Correspondent for KFF Health News, covering healthcare policy. Alexei Koseff covers state politics for Calmatters. 00:33 — Dr. John Swartzberg is clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley's School of Public Health. The post Republican Budget Bill and California Budget Impact on Healthcare; Plus, Corona Calls appeared first on KPFA.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. Supreme Court Takes Up Trump's Citizenship and Injunction Fight – The justices hear arguments in Trump v. CASA, Inc., tackling whether birthright citizenship can be ended via executive order and whether lower-court judges can issue sweeping “universal injunctions.” The outcome could reshape immigration law and presidential authority. California's Budget Busted by Illegal Immigration – Governor Newsom proposes rolling back healthcare for illegal aliens after costs skyrocket beyond $9.5B. Democrats revolt, accusing him of betraying progressive values, even as the state faces a $12B budget hole. Trump Scores Win on Alien Enemies Act as Deportation System Exposed – A federal judge allows the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members, though with more due process than Trump sought. Bryan walks through the current deportation process and why it could take 60+ years to remove Biden-era migrants. China's Inverters Could Cripple the U.S. Grid – Reuters uncovers hidden sabotage tools inside Chinese-made solar and EV inverters. These embedded devices could allow Beijing to shut down U.S. power infrastructure at will. Bryan explains why this, along with China's defiance on fentanyl, proves “strategic decoupling” isn't enough. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

The California Budget & Policy Center and the Pacific Research Institute offer their perspectives on the state budget shortfall and governor's May Revision. Also, UC Davis hosts a symposium on the impacts of USAID cuts to globally focused research. California Budget & Policy Center

House Republicans are being met by angry protesters opposed to Trump's budget plan, which envisions deep cuts to Medicaid to help pay for tax cuts. Democrats are warning that the president's plan, if approved by Congress, will gut key social programs, including health care and food assistance. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart and KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern spoke with Chris Hoene, executive director of the California Budget and Policy Center.

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Thursday, February 20th BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Guys" podcast call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management instagram: MoneywiseWealthManagement Guest: Marc Thurston, President Multifamily Investment Group at ASU Commercial  website: www.marcathurston.com/  

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass says Governor Gavin Newsom's budget plan will continue to hurt food producers with fees, taxes and increasing labor costs, and recent reports say President-elect's aides are considering narrowing his tariff plans, but Trump says that's wrong!

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Tuesday, December 10th  BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Guys" podcast call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management instagram: MoneywiseWealthManagement Guest: Thomas Maxwell, CPA & Entrepreneur  website: www.kmallpcpa.com/  

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: This Special Episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live at Capitol Weekly's conference HEALTH CARE IN CALIFORNIA, which was held in Sacramento on Thursday, October 3, 2024This is PANEL 3 – IMPACT OF BUDGET CUTSPanelists: Jess Bartholow, SEIU California; Michelle Cabrera, County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California; Beth Capell, Health Access California; Scott Graves, California Budget and Policy CenterModerated by Kristen Hwang, CalmattersThanks to the sponsors of the event:CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION, THE TRIBAL ALLIANCE OF SOVEREIGN INDIAN NATIONS, WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION, PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA; KP PUBLIC AFFAIRS, PERRY COMMUNICATIONS, CAPITOL ADVOCACY, LUCAS PUBLIC AFFAIRS, THE WEIDEMAN GROUP, and CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERSWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/ Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang 

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Tuesday, September 24th BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Guys" podcast call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management instagram: MoneywiseWealthManagement Guest: Chad Hathaway, CEO/Founder of Hathaway LLC. website: www.hathawayllc.com/  

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Wednesday, July 24th BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Guys" podcast call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management instagram: MoneywiseWealthManagement Guest: John Cox, Business Editor for the Bakersfield Californian website: www.Bakersfield.com  

Mark Joffe joins us on Libertarian Los Angeles to talk about the California budget 

Spending cuts of $25 billion will ease the deficit, though out-migration of high earners remains a drag on revenue.  K-12 education will avoid significant cuts, but is vulnerable if the economy slows.Guests: Matt Butler, VP-Sr Credit Officer - Moody's Ratings; Helen Cregger, VP-Sr Credit Officer ­- Moody's RatingsHost: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice President, Moody's RatingsRelated content on Moodys.com (may only be available to registered users and subscribers):California's deficit grows, increasing importance of strong budget solutionsCalifornia school districts are prepared for state budget cuts due to liquidity and strong reserves

0:08 — Joel Beinin Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 0:33 — Jeff St. John is the director of news and special projects at Canary Media, a nonprofit newsroom covering the transition to clean energy and solutions to the climate crisis. The post Benny Gantz Resigns, Truce Deal on the Table; Plus, California Budget Cuts Hit Distributed Energy Efforts appeared first on KPFA.

It is the height of California's annual budget wrangle, and Governor Newsom is planning severe cuts to programs we depend on. These programs include In Home Supportive Services, CalFresh, nutrition support, housing & homeless assistance, and others. It's pretty dire. We have until June 15, just two more weeks, to let our Sacramento representatives know how we want tax payer money spent. Scroll down for something you can do TODAY. We bring a panel of experts from San Francisco's HomeBridge: Erin Saberi, public policy and communications consultant, Amber Harris, senior director of talent and people, and Meaghan Shanahan, senior director of programs.  Home Bridge trains and provides care givers and attendants for elderly and disabled people throughout the bay area. Erin Saberi There is a crisis in attendant care in California. These folks know just how bad it is and how these budget discussions will either help  – or make it worse. Some context: California has had a fat purse for several years but, this year, the purse is skinny with a $27.6 billion dollar shortfall. As usual, one thing that isn't being cut is California's prison system. It's being tinkered with but it's actually getting an overall increase! Our community is not taking these cuts lying down. Since the draft budget came out in January, lobbyists, non-profits and many disabled people have been in Sacramento to testify at hearings and hold rallies.  There's just enough time, just enough momentum to turn the tide and save ourselves from some of the worst consequences. One more thing:  There's an inevitable level of competition in the budget fight. It's tricky to lobby for any particu Amber Harris lar program.  For instance, if you argue for expanding IHSS caregivers you might find yourself arguing against houses for homeless people. You argue for Developmental Disability increases and find yourself arguing against help for abused elders. We salute two organizations who've made long term coalitions to take some sting out of the competition.  The California Collaborative for Long Term Services and Supports has over 60 organizational members and CURB, Californians United for a Responsible Budget, brings more than 80 organizations together. They help make the best of a tough situation.  Emergency Budget Rally  Governor Newson is trying to cut critical services for undocumented people, people with disabilities, and older adults. Join us to fight back! Governor Newsom: Hands Off Our Home Care! Thursday, June 6, 11:00 am 455 Golden Gate, San Francisco Masks required & provided ————————————————————– Take Action Today!  Make some calls, write some emails. HERE'S WHAT TO SAY: My name is ___________ and I am a (senior, immigrant, person with a disability).  I am very concerned about the incredibly harsh cuts proposed in the Governor's proposed May Revised Budget.  The elimination of the IHSS benefit for undocumented Californians on Medi-Cal is extremely harmful, and sends a message that California is turning its back on immigrant, older adult and disabled communities – and will surely end up with more expensive institutional care. Meaghan Shanahan The other cuts to food security, developmental disability, housing and homeless programs, APS, and other Older Adult Act programs will take us backwards. California enacted a Master Plan on Aging that looks to expand programs and services to address our state's aging population.  Let's look to the rainy day fund and other sources to move us forward, and protect our most vulnerable populations.  Thank you. WHO TO CONTACT: Please call and/or email these members: Assembly Budget Chair – Assm. Jesse Gabriel: 916-319-2046/ AsmBudget@asm.ca.gov Assembly Speaker – Assm. Robert Rivas: 916-319-2029/ https://speaker.asmdc.org Senate Budget Chair – Senator Scott Wiener: 916-651-4011/Severiano.Christian@sen.ca.gov (Leg. Director) Senate Pro Tem – Senator Mike McGuire: 916-651-4002/ https://sd02.senate.ca.gove/contact (Thanks to our friends at CARA for this information.)   This program produced by Adrienne Lauby and Jacob Lesner-Buxton.  Hosted by Adrienne Lauby. ——————————————————————————————————————————— HomeBridge https://homebridgeca.org/ 415-255-2079 info@homebridgeca.org The post California Budget – Pushing Limits – May 31, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

00:09 Donald Trump's first criminal prosecution is now in a jury's hands/ Jeremy Stahl is Jurisprudence editor at Slate.  Shirin Ali is an associate writer for Slate. 00:27 UAW Strike over UC's response to Pro-Palestinian protests spreads to UCLA, UC Davis Aya Konishi, Graduate Student in UCLA Department of Sociology and Recording Secretary for UAW Local 4811's UCLA Unit 00:35 California's legislature prepares its response to Governor Newsom's proposed budget cuts Chris Hoene is executive director of the California Budget and Policy Center The post Trump's Trial: It's all over but the verdict. And the sentencing. And the appeals. appeared first on KPFA.

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Natalie Foster about the guarantee framework for economic stability for all Americans. They discuss what is the guarantee and why government involvement is essential, FDR and basic rights, the rise of neoliberal and neoconservative policies, and the features of the guarantee over the past 15 years. They discuss the importance of community organizing, the great recession and bank bailouts, the rise of right-wing and left-wing populism, debt and inflation, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the future of the guarantee framework. Natalie Foster is the President and co-founder of the Economic Security Project and a senior fellow at the Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative. Previously, she was the CEO and co-founder of Rebuild the Dream, a platform for people–driven economic change, with Van Jones. She served as digital director for President Obama's Organizing for America (OFA) and the Democratic National Committee. She built the first digital department at the Sierra Club and served as the deputy organizing director for MoveOn.org. She's been awarded fellowships at the Institute for the Future, Rockwood Leadership Institute and New America California, and is a board member of the California Budget and Policy Center, the Change.org global foundation and Liberation in a Generation, a project to close the racial wealth gap. She is the author of the latest book, The Guarantee: Inside the Fight for America's Next Economy. Website: https://nataliefoster.me/ Get full access to Converging Dialogues at convergingdialogues.substack.com/subscribe

The California Farm Bureau is urging the administration to restore a $500 million discretionary funding cut as soon as possible to ensure water resilience.

Governor Newsom announced a revised budget plan this morning, acknowledging a $28 billion deficit. However, the true deficit could be closer to $45 billion. This proposal includes significant cuts to both one-time and ongoing spending, with a reduction in state operations and the elimination of 10,000 unfilled positions. Newsom also aims to preserve major initiatives and safety net programs while implementing necessary cuts. For a better understanding of the new budget proposal, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Chris Hoene, the Executive Director at the California Budget & Policy Center, a non-partisan research and analysis non-profit.

Hometown Radio 04/24/24 5p: Jack Keller is not happy with the California budget situation

Finally some good news for progressive Americans. According to Natalie Foster, whose new book The Guarantee is out on April 23, Americans are about to get the economy they deserve. In The Guarantee, Foster gets inside the what she describes as “the fight” for our economic future and discovers the seeds of an American post neo-liberalism. This “New New Deal” began, she says, in the depths of the Great Recession of 2008, and matured during the COVID years when the government took financial responsibility for tens of millions of Americans affected by the pandemic. And now, she argues, both Trump and Biden are committed to an America in which the US state, rather than the market, determines the economic fate of its citizenry. “Something imaginable” is happening, she promises. I hope she's right.Natalie Foster is the author of “The Guarantee” (April 2024, The New Press), and is president and co-founder of the Economic Security Project, a network dedicated to advancing a guaranteed income in America and reining in the unprecedented concentration of corporate power. She is a senior fellow at the Future of Work Initiative, an initiative of the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program. Foster served as digital director for President Obama's Organizing for America and the Democratic National Committee. She built the first digital department at the Sierra Club and served as the deputy organizing director for MoveOn.org. She's launched and run several successful progressive startups, and she has been awarded fellowships at the Institute for the Future, Rockwood Leadership Institute, and New America California. She is a board member of the California Budget and Policy Center, Higher Ground Labs, Liberation in a Generation, and Next River.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Friday, January 26th BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Guys" podcast call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management instagram: MoneywiseWealthManagement linkedin: MoneywiseWealthManagement Guest: Greg Kerr, Host of, "The Greg Kerr Show" on ESPN Bakersfield  website: www.ESPNBakersfield.com Guest: Reverend, Dr. Gregory Tatum website: https://mayortatum2024.com/  

Today we welcome back Kristina Bas Hamilton, of KBH Advocacy, to the program. Hamilton also hosts her own podcast, Blueprint for California Advocates. We discuss Hamilton's current focuses, the affordability crisis, organizing, the California Budget and more.This episode was recorded 1/08/2024SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

Governor Gavin Newsom today rolled out his plan for solving California's budget deficit. And the good news is the deficit according to Newsom is $38 billion, far less than the $68 billion shortfall that had been expected by many. Scott is joined by Marisa, who is in Sacramento covering the governor's budget blueprint. Then, they're both joined by Chris Hoene of the California Budget and Policy Center to sort through some of the big spending decisions ahead. 

Even though the LAO estimated a $68 billion California budget deficit, the Governor says it's only $38 billion.  Meanwhile, California Democrats want a Wealth Tax which means more residents will leave the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California has $4-6 billion to pay for migrant healthcare but no pay raise to give to CSU faculty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hometown Radio 12/13/23 6p: Michael Erin Woody breaks down the California budget deficit

Hometown Radio 12/04/23 5p: Michael Erin Woody looks at the California budget deficit

Are you a Californian who feels like your views on politics in California are not popular? Do you feel like no one will agree with you? Feels like when you meet someone who does agree you are part of a secret underground club of people who think like you? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear others who share your views and solutions to save our beautiful state.  On this episode, we dive into the 2023 California budget to let you know what is in it, how it's passed, and where your tax dollars are going. We also discuss the grim outlook from the Legislative Analysts Office. Links Mentioned in Show https://ebudget.ca.gov/budget/2023-24MR/#/Agency/6013 https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-budget-2023/?utm_source=CalMatters%20Newsletters&utm_campaign=0d34dc41d0-WHATMATTERS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_faa7be558d-0d34dc41d0-151901727&mc_cid=0d34dc41d0&mc_eid=b684b78146 https://www.cato.org/blog/comparing-california-florida-fy-2023-24-budgets https://calmatters.org/politics/2023/06/california-budget-deal-what-you-need-to-know/ https://calbudgetcenter.org/resources/californias-state-budget-reserves-explained/ https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4646 This episode was recorded on 7.6.23 *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/californiaunderground/message

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Governor Newsom released on Friday his May revision of the state budget, which shows a $31.5 billion deficit, nearly $10 billion higher than forecast in January. Newsom has declined to raise taxes or meaningfully dip into rainy day funds to address the deficit, opting instead to limit funding increases for transportation, climate and social service programs. At the same time, the revised budget would increase funding for flood protection, especially in the Central Valley and Tulare Lake basin ahead of the ‘Big Melt.' We'll talk about how it all might play out in the legislature before the budget approval deadline of June 15. Guests: Jeremy White, covers California politics, Politico Chris Hoene, executive director, California Budget & Policy Center Julie Rentner, president, River Partners - a nonprofit based in Chico, CA, that works to restore healthy watersheds and create wildlife habitat in the Central Valley and Southern California

The most anticipated - and dreaded - event of this year's #CABudget process is on the horizon - the Governor's "May Revision"

Steve call into the show for the first time since his 3 week holiday break and catches up with how he spent his holiday over in his home country of the United Kingdom. Also discussed is the California Budget shortage, reparations, the teacher preparation program study, and they talk about the speaker of the house fiasco. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, one of the House GOP's most prominent figures, was denied the chairmanship of the chamber's Homeland Security Committee Monday in favor of a member of the right-wing House Freedom Caucus — days after Crenshaw called opponents of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy “terrorists.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's mid November and California budget revenue collections are way below projections. Paired with historically high rates of inflation, the Legislature may be facing a $25 billion deficit in FY 23-24. One big difference from budget deficits of the past, however, is the state has $23 billion saved in rainy day funds. Experts agree: Is the situation serious? Without a doubt. Is it a crisis? No. So what does this mean for advocates? Lobbying for new program investments is going to be hella difficult. Does that mean we close up shop and go home? Heck no! In this episode, recorded live on Monday, November 13, 2022, I talk with a California budget expert and fellow budget lobbyists about perilous budget conditions and what this portends for advocates in the new year. I am joined by: - Scott Graves, Director of Research at the California Budget and Policy Center - Christopher Sanchez, Policy Associate at the Western Center on Law and Poverty - Jennifer Fearing, President of Fearless Advocacy We discuss: What's on your fall budget prep check list? (10:57) The pros/cons of running a companion policy bill when you are lobbying a budget request (15:40) How the state's Budget reserves work (21:49) Knowing how to lobby the budget will make you a better lobbyist (25:18) How repurposing existing budget funding works (35:00) What budget advocates might expect in the Governor's second term (43:17) What should we expect from our legislative champions? (51:36) Persistence versus being a pest (55:11) Hosted by Kristina Bas Hamilton, founder of KBH Advocacy. Share your thoughts on today's episode with me on Twitter. Click here to join the free text community for more insight and updates from KBH Advocacy. This episode is sponsored by: • FastDemocracy is a streamlined and easy-to-use bill tracker that saves you time and allows you to focus on what really matters — advocating for policy. Visit fastdemocracy.com to learn more and don't forget to use the promo code BLUEPRINT. • Subtext helps you build genuine connections with your biggest supporters over text. Subtext is an award-winning texting platform that connects hosts with subscribers free from the chaos of social media and the clutter of email. Go to www.joinsubtext.com. © 2021 – 2022 KBH Advocacy, Inc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blueprint4caadvocates/message

Jennifer Kent, knower of all things California health care policy, shares her valuable insight on how the state budget sausage gets made. Currently the CEO of the Kent Group, Jennifer Kent served under three different Governors, most recently as the Director of the California Department of Health Care Services. She's held leadership roles in the Health & Human Services Agency and Governor's Office and also spent time in the third house as a lobbyist. Here are my top 5 takeaways from our excellent conversation: 1. When it comes to the state budget, there's never a down time. Budget creation is a year-round affair so your advocacy needs to be too. [00:03:51] 2. The executive branch ecosystem is a complicated family structure. Take time to understand how the puzzle fits together. [00:11:28] 3. Never interpret technical assistance from a Department or Agency as a sign of support. [00:14:21] 4. Draft your own appropriation language. TBL vs BBL? It depends on what you're trying to achieve. [00:18:03] 5. If you don't like what you see in the Governor's budget, bring alternatives and solutions. [00:25:20] Read the Transcript Here Hosted by Kristina Bas Hamilton, founder of KBH Advocacy. Say hi on Twitter. Better yet, click here to join the free text community for more insight and updates from KBH Advocacy. Donate here to support the Podcast. This episode is sponsored by: • FastDemocracy is a streamlined and easy-to-use bill tracker that saves you time and allows you to focus on what really matters — advocating for policy. Visit fastdemocracy.com to learn more and don't forget to use the promo code BLUEPRINT. • Subtext helps you build genuine connections with your biggest supporters over text. Subtext is an award-winning texting platform that connects hosts with subscribers free from the chaos of social media and the clutter of email. Go to www.joinsubtext.com. © 2021 – 2022 KBH Advocacy, Inc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blueprint4caadvocates/message

In his last podcast episode as host, Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley is joined by guest Ben Chida, Chief Deputy Cabinet Secretary for the Office of the Governor of California for a discussion on recent policy and budget news that will benefit community college students, what else is needed in legislation and funding to support California Community Colleges, and what lies ahead in California higher education. Transcript: https://www.cccco.edu/-/media/CCCCO-Website/Podcasts/Transcripts/CCC22054_transcript.pdf

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On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss how City of Antioch leadership has created an environment that is inviting to criminals and side show enthusiasts. While Antioch may claim zero tolerance, we have been down that path before and little has changed. Oakley Police announce cell phone cover of Alexis Gabe has been recovered. 1 dead and 5 injured in California Church Shooting. We talk Governor Gavin Newsom's budget plan which includes record surplus. We highlight his inflation budget relief package. Gas prices back above $6 in Contra Costa County. Did you know they are working to lower standards to become a District Attorney Investigator? Meanwhile, what Attorney General Candidates are saying about Smash and Grab crime and organized looting. Antioch Police Respond to Two Sideshows, Officers Vehicles Attacked Antioch: Two arrested, police vehicle damaged after weekend sideshows Antioch City Council Agrees to Create Police Oversight Commission East Bay city creates civilian police oversight commission Contra Costa County Sheriff's volunteer under investigation for ‘ghost guns' Alexis Gabe: Parents of missing Oakley woman believe she is still alive as new developments unfold California church shooting: 1 dead, 5 injured in Orange County 2 teens, 1 adult hospitalized in Citrus Heights stabbing. Police search for suspect Police arrest man accused of striking woman, dragging body in Fresno Man shot by burglars during Riverside home invasion Disturbing details emerge after San Jose police officer arrested for masturbating at family's home Former deputy avoids jail time, sex offender registration for sex crimes involving inmates Car catches fire on Hwy 4 near Pittsburg Average LA County gas prices tops $6 for first time since April 1 Governor Newsom Proposes $18.1 Billion Inflation Relief Package What's in Newsom's inflation relief proposal? $400 checks, help with rent, diesel tax pause CA's minimum wage projected to rise to $15.50 faster than expected due to inflation Why the Push to Lower Standards For Becoming A District Attorney Investigator? What the Attorney General Candidates are Saying About Smash and Grab, Organized Looting, Shoplifting, and Personal Theft Crimes

Episode 458 - Cannabis DailyIn today's episode of "Cannabis Daily", here's what we're covering:Jennawae McLean, the founder and CEO of eastern Ontario's Calyx + Trichomes stores, warned that a lawsuit is coming.Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a new budget proposal that would get rid of the state cannabis cultivation tax, according to Marijuana Moment.  A new Curaleaf store in Bellmawr, New Jersey is reportedly making hay, thanks in part from cross-border shoppers, per Leafly.About Cannabis Daily.Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events.September 22-23 | Join us for Business of Cannabis: New York - a two-day expo and event highlighting cannabis retail tech, design and data as well as the emerging, new capital of cannabis: New York.https://bofc.me/bofcny2022Tune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeVisit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his revised budget plan, which includes a record-breaking surplus of nearly 100 billion dollars. This puts Governor Newsom in a position where he'll have tens of billions to spend on initiatives going into his re-election campaign.  However, the plan is still pending legislative approval, and negotiations are expected to go into the summer. For more, KCBS Radi news anchors Patti Reising and Eric Thomas spoke with Chris Hoene, Executive Director of the California Budget and Policy Center. 

California's budget surplus continues to balloon, thanks to growing tax revenues from the state's wealthiest citizens It seems likely that most taxpayers will get some sort of rebate this summer, but officials in Sacramento can't agree on just how much that should be The latest budget proposal comes from the Democrats in the State Senate, who announced late last week that the state's surplus has soared to a projected 68 billion dollars, a staggering number that would shatter the record set just last year, of $47 billion. Much of that surplus has to go into public education, but the Senate Democrats want to set aside billions more for the state's rainy day reserve fund, and give $8 billion back to taxpayers in the form of $200 per person, up to $1000 for a family of five. They also propose rebates for businesses, as well as larger investments in solving homelessness, addressing climate change, and tackling deep poverty and access to health care. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas, Patti Reising and Doug Sovern are joined by Scott Graves, Director of Research at the California Budget and Policy Center, the nonpartisan nonprofit based in Sacramento.

Lobbying is not “one size fits all”. As any savvy lobbyist will tell you, securing funding in the California budget is very different from working to get a policy bill signed. You must follow timelines and committees that are separate and distinct from the legislative process. All of this can be intimidating and confusing for advocates, which is why I'm thrilled to have Senator Sydney Kamlager, (D-30) on the podcast. As the new Senate Budget Subcommittee #4 Chair, Senator Kamlager gives us an inside view of the process, nuances, and relationships that successful budget advocacy requires. Her advice and “real talk” will help advocates navigate a complex and often opaque budget process. Episode breakdown: 01:27 - Why you must prioritize the budget when advocating for any bills that cost the state money 03:13 - Appropriations committee vs the Budget - how the two tracks work 07:55 - Beyond the “Big 3”, why you should focus on the ensemble 12:41 - Pay attention to the politics 16:57 - How advocates can build momentum and get the support they need 21:40 - The unspoken truths of the budget process Episode Transcript Visit Senator Kamlager's Website: https://sd30.senate.ca.gov Follow Senator Kamlager on Twitter: @sydneykamlager Hosted by Kristina Bas Hamilton, founder of KBH Advocacy. Support the Blueprint for California Advocates podcast so we can produce more content like this. Find me on Twitter at @kbashamilton. This episode is sponsored by: FastDemocracy is a streamlined and easy-to-use bill tracker that saves you time and allows you to focus on what really matters — advocating for policy. Visit fastdemocracy.com to learn more and don't forget to use the promo code BLUEPRINT. Subtext helps you build genuine connections with your biggest supporters over text. Subtext is an award-winning texting platform that connects hosts with subscribers free from the chaos of social media and clutter of email. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blueprint4caadvocates/message

Community food projects and much more would be funded if we can place the Health Equity and Social Justice Fund in the California Budget. Mar Velez, Rod Lew and Ron Coleman, three veteran policy campaigners leading the charge, describe the fund, its uses and how we plan to win the Governor's support.

The Gann limit hovers over the California capitol like an ominous cloud on an otherwise sunny day. Despite massive tax revenues and a projected discretionary budget surplus of $20.6 billion (with a strong potential to exceed this amount by $15 billion), the state must abide by an arbitrary spending cap adopted over 40 years ago - the Gann limit. This limit severely restrains any new investment by the Governor and Legislature. Budget advocacy is already very challenging. Gann ensures that advocates will battle a terrible headwind, especially for spending proposals that do not meet the narrow exclusions allowed by Gann. Today I talk with Scott Graves, Research Director at the California Budget and Policy Center, a non-profit and non-partisan research group based in Sacramento. We break down the Gann limit and discuss what's at stake for advocates as they advance their FY 22-23 budget proposals. We discuss: 01:59 - What is the Gann limit? 06:49 - What are the state's options for dealing with the Gann limit? 08:24 - What is infrastructure spending? 09:26 - What qualifies as emergency spending? 12:18 - What about reducing revenue? 13:24 - What does this mean for advocates? 16:54 - Wait, there's more: how Gann interacts with Prop 98 and Prop 2 is creating even bigger problems for advocates (and the Governor) 22:03 - The Gann limit will continue to be a problem for advocates after 2022 23:41 - How can we fix the Gann limit? Episode Transcript Learn more: Q&A: How the Gann Limit Threatens Ongoing Investments for Californians (California Budget and Policy Center) The Definition of Qualified Capital Outlay for the State Appropriations Limit (Legislative Analyst's Office) Initial Comments on the State Appropriations Limit Proposal (Legislative Analyst's Office) Hosted by Kristina Bas Hamilton, founder of KBH Advocacy. Support the Blueprint for California Advocates podcast so we can produce more content like this. Find me on twitter at @kbashamilton. This episode is sponsored by: FastDemocracy is a streamlined and easy-to-use bill tracker that saves you time and allows you to focus on what really matters — advocating for policy. Visit fastdemocracy.com to learn more and don't forget to use the promo code BLUEPRINT. Subtext helps you build genuine connections with your biggest supporters over text. Subtext is an award-winning texting platform that connects hosts with subscribers free from the chaos of social media and clutter of email. © 2021 – 2022 KBH Advocacy, Inc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blueprint4caadvocates/message

California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed spending $22.5 billion on tackling the climate crisis this week, as part of his $286.4 billion budget proposal. The so-called California Blueprint includes funding for everything from electric buses and building retrofits to support services for firefighters.As other states have stepped up on climate, some have accused California of falling behind. Could Newsom's plan reclaim the Golden State's title as climate change leader?On this episode, we discuss the climate and clean energy provisions in Newsom's budget proposal with Lauren Sanchez, the governor's Senior Advisor for Climate and former advisor to the Biden-Harris administration.Listen and subscribe to Political Climate on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get podcasts! Follow us on Twitter at @Poli_Climate.Recommended reading:LA Times: COVID-19, children, climate change are focal points in Newsom's budget planSacramento Bee: Gavin Newsom seeks to reclaim California's status as climate change leader in his budgetCNBC: California's blueprint budget has $6.1 billion for electric vehicle initiativesCanary Media: California's Gov. Newsom says ​‘changes need to be made' to the state's polarizing net-metering proposalPolitical Climate is brought to you by Fischtank PR. From PR and digital marketing to content writing, the team at FischTank helps you develop a strategy of bringing your work to not only wider audiences, but the right audience. To learn more about FischTank's approach to cleantech and services, visit fischtankpr.comPolitical Climate is also brought to you by MCE. Today, MCE offers nearly 40 Bay Area communities almost twice the amount of renewable energy compared to the state average. The power of MCE is about more than clean energy — it's the power of people over profit. Learn more at mceCleanEnergy.org

Governor Newsom unveiled his budget blueprint for the next fiscal year today, and it includes record spending and projects a $45 billion surplus The governor is also proposing universal health care for all Californians, regardless of immigration status, which would be a national first. The governor's record $286 billion spending plan exceeds the so-called Gann Limit, which may mean even more money for the schools and rebates to California taxpayers, although the numbers could change significantly by May, when the budget is revised. For more on the state's new budget plan, Host Douf Sovern along with KCBS News Anchors Patti Resing and Jeff Bell spoke with Chris Hoene, executive director of the independent California Budget and Policy Center. 

The new state budget revealed by Governor Newsom is cushioned by a big surplus,  and that could give a boost to some much needed projects in the state. For more, KCBS News Anchors Holly Quan and Eric Thomas spoke with Insider Phil Matier. 

An annual rite of passage is the introduction of the governor's budget proposal each January.   Recent state budgets, despite the COVID pandemic, have surged with Governor Newsom and the legislature seeking to fund new programs while growing others.   To discuss this further, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell, joined by Sonoma State political scientist David McCuan, spoke with Scott Graves, Director of Research at the California Budget and Policy Center. Doug Sovern is off today, filling in is Sonoma State Political Scientist David McCuan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California is flush with cash and it's going to stay in the black for a while The state legislative analyst projected another budget surplus next year to the tune of $31 billion. For more on how this is happening and what it will mean, KCBS Radio political reporter and host of this segment Doug Sovern along with KCBS News Anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with Chris Hoene, Executive Director of the California Budget and Policy Center, a nonpartisan, independent budget analysis organization in Sacramento. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BioLanhee Chen is currently a candidate for Controller of California. After earning four degrees from Harvard University, including a law degree and doctorate in political science, he served in senior roles in both Republican and Democratic presidential administrations.Lanhee is regarded as one of America's leading policy commentators and experts - specifically on health care. He teaches at Stanford,  was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as a member of the independent and bipartisan Social Security Advisory Board.Lanhee has also built his own small business, which focuses on providing advice on fiscal and other public policy issues to leaders in both the public and private sectors. He is an investor who works with entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses and create new jobs. He is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors of El Camino Health, a health care system in his community. Times0:15 - Intro to Lanhee1:30 - What does the Controller of CA do & why is Lanhee running?5:15 - Focusing on state policy vs federal policy7:15 - $31 billion in unemployment insurance fraud16:00 - Conceptualizing how large $30 billion is for CA19:00 - Will CA see any of that money again?21:15 - Audit powers of the Controller25:15 - Medi-Cal & Medicaid32:00 - Major drivers of health care costs40:15 - Specifics of price transparency & cost45:45 - History of employment based health care & path dependence52:30 - Closing thoughts on the Golden State LinksLanhee's campaign websiteLanhee's twitterNarrativemonopoly.com

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss fireworks still going off in the City of Antioch and across Contra Costa County. Governor Gavin Newsom can't label himself a Democratic in recall election. National Radio Host Larry Elder latest to jump into recall election. New rules for public schools. California Budget proves to be handout plus we get into the outdoor dining movement. Plus more, Kenny makes fun of Mike over Lorena Gonzalez. and more shenanigans.  Articles referenced from the show: Update: Fireworks Suspected in Antioch House Fire on W 6th Street Newsom can't label himself a Democrat on recall ballot Conservative talk show host Larry Elder announces recall bid on radio BREAKING: National Radio Host Larry Elder Announces Run For CA Governor in Newsom Recall New stimulus checks, rent relief, business grants: Newsom signs more recovery bills What are California's new virus rules for public schools? California's mask rule for schools prompts controversy San Francisco mayor, police chief offer a more full analysis of crime beyond viral videos Temporary Permits for Danville's Outdoor Dining Parklets Extended until January 3, 2022 ‘It brings more life': Yuba City, Marysville look to make outdoor dining permanent Teens Rush To Take Spots In Jobs As Pandemic Openings Linger Fresno business owners turn to social media to hire new workers Man accused of killing brother, carjacking two others in San Joaquin County Old methods failing, California cities take new steps to eradicate homeless camps This is how much single-family zoning is costing San Franciscans

The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened awareness about the connection between race and health equity, raising the question - how might this experience change public health policy moving forward? Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock explored the topic, and the calls to declare that racism is a public health crisis, with Dr. Venise Curry, a health advocate and board member with The Climate Center, Monica Davalos, research associate with the California Budget and Policy Center, and Whitney Pirtle, assistant professor of sociology at UC Merced.

We dig into the Mideast conflict,  but like everyone else, have no solutions.  The California budget  is rich with solutions.  But are they solutions?Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics

The Biden administration has de-emphasized the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But tensions in the region are making it hard to ignore. POLITICO's Nahal Toosi reports. Plus, the FDA authorizes Pfizer's vaccine for kids 12 to 15 years old. And California has a staggering $75.7B budget surplus. Nahal Toosi is a foreign affairs reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: Critics urge Biden to step up as violence spreads in Israel

Abigail Zoger teachers biology at Santa Rosa Junior College, cares about climate change and social justice issues and, like a lot of California voters, has questions about the complicated housing propositions on her ballot. On this episode of Gimme Shelter, Matt and Liam try to answer those questions to help make Abigail more informed about her vote. First, an Avocado of the Fortnight asks WWJD about a homeless person on a park bench (3:00)? Then Abigail gets her questions (mostly) answered about the rent control initiative (Prop 21) and the portable property tax breaks initiative (Prop 19) (6:30). Finally, interviews with Sara Kimberlin, policy analyst with the California Budget and Policy Center (35:00), and David Wolfe, consultant with the "Yes on Prop 19" campaign (48:00). Editing by Victor Figueroa: http://www.vicfig.com/

Today we welcome Scott Graves of the California Budget and Policy Center. The CBPC provides independent fiscal and policy analysis of the California budget with the goal of improving the lives of low and middle income Callfornians. Scott begins by discussing how the legislature set up a rainy day fund in anticipation of future recessions and how accessing the fund helped soften the fiscal blow caused by the pandemic. The effects of COVID-19 radiate through the entire conversation as Scott discusses how budgets reflect priorities and values, how California can raise revenue without raising taxes through structure changes, like closing prisons, why moving toward a form of single payer health care is necessary, and what the CBPC like and didn’t like from the August budget. He finishes by discussing by Califorina billionaires getting richer during the pandemic, and the sober analysis that it will take national leadership to help California and the rest of the country recover from covid. Follow Us on Twitter and Facebook

A Vallejo police sergeant's badge is bent to indicate fatal shootings of civilians, a new investigation by Open Vallejo says. Photo by Geoff King for Open Vallejo. On this show: 0:08 – For Mondays with Mitch, Cat Brooks and Brian Edwards-Tiekert chat with Mitch Jeserich, host of Letters & Politics weekdays at 10. 0:34 – John Swartzberg is clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley's School of Public Health. 1:08 – Congress just let the $600-per-week additional unemployment insurance relief lapse, as Covid-19 continues to rage in the U.S. An analysis by the California Budget and Policy Center says Black and brown Californians are most affected by this. We talk with Chris Hoene (@ChrisWHoene), executive director of the California Budget and Policy Center. Read their latest article: “Congress' Failure to Extend UI is an Economic Attack on Workers & Families, Particularly Black & Brown Californians… Here's How We Know.” 1:17 – Even if Congress decided to reinstate the $600-per-week additional unemployment benefit, it could take four weeks to take effect, because of the staffing and technology limitations of state unemployment processing. Delays have already affected millions of claims. We talk with Michele Evermore (@EvermoreMichele), senior policy analyst at the National Employment Law Project in Washington, D.C. 1:39 – A stunning nine-month investigation from a new nonprofit newsroom Open Vallejo has revealed details about a secretive Vallejo police clique that celebrated fatal shootings of civilians by officers. Geoffrey King is an attorney and journalist, and founder of Open Vallejo. Read the investigation here. The post Secretive Vallejo police clique celebrated fatal shootings by officers; Plus, Congress lets additional unemployment benefits lapse, as workers face claims delays appeared first on KPFA.

The new state budget agreement will include up to $11.1 billion in K-12 payment "deferrals." But what exactly are deferrals? How do they help the state balance its budget? And what are the implications for local school districts?In this special “explainer” episode, guest Matt Phillips, director of management consulting services at School Services of California, is back to describe everything you need to know about this highly significant but seldom understood fiscal mechanism. Matt provides clear examples that will help finance-minded and non-finance-minded folks alike gain a solid grasp of the ins and outs of payment deferrals, including how they differ from budget cuts. Deferrals, Matt says, are the "lesser of two evils," but they pose their own significant complications for school districts.Given the pending adoption of a new California State Budget, this is an episode you won’t want to postpone listening to.In this episode, you'll learn:What is a payment deferral?How do deferrals help the state to balance its budget? Are deferrals similar to budget cuts?What are the implications of deferrals for school districts?Why do school districts need to pay such close attention to their "cash positions"?What options do school districts have to mitigate the impact of deferrals?Latest state budget information:CASBO Newsbreak: "Governor Newsom and Legislature Reach Budget Agreement""In California budget deal, no cuts for K-12 but billions in pate payments to schools" by John Fensterwald in EdSource, June 23, 2020About Our GuestMatt Phillips, CPA, serves as Director of Management Consulting Services at School Services. In this role, he provides support to school districts for fiscal-related matters including budget reviews, salary schedule analyses, organizational reviews, and negotiations. He also presents workshops across the state on a variety of topics including the Local Control and Accountability Plan, collective bargaining, district budgeting, and auditing. His background as a Certified Public Accountant, experience working in a school district, and completion of the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team Chief Business Official (CBO) Mentor Program that resulted in the CASBO CBO certificate provide the foundation for these areas. Matt graduated from California State University, Chico, with a degree in business administration with emphasis in accounting.About CASBOThe California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) is the premier resource for professional development and business best practices for California's school business leaders. Follow at @CASBO and @CASBOGRAbout your series guide Paul Richman is a public education advocate and consultant. Contact him at edfundingca@gmail.com. We value your feedback! Follow him at @pjr100

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Today's Guests: CapRadio politics reporter Nicole Nixon checks in with the latest on COVID-19 in California and lawmakers’ new state budget agreement.  Sutter Health Sacramento pediatric emergency physician Dr. Samuel Lam discusses how COVID-19 affects children’s health Seattle Children's Research Institute - Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development director Dr. Dimitri Christakis talks about the longterm impacts of COVID-19 on children CapRadio K-ZAP host Dennis Newhall on the radio station celebrating five years on the air and its fundraising efforts More Links: The Sacramento Blues Society "Blues in the Schools" Program  Girls Rock Sacramento Resources Johns Hopkins University's global COVID-19 case tracker COVID-19 live tracker California's Health Corps Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation Stockton COVID-19 Resources San Joaquin County COVID-19 Resources

California's proposed budget gets an overhaul, how entertainment may change in the wake of the pandemic, how to go about police reform with Jorja Jeep.

On this episode you'll hear from Jim Wunderman, President and CEO of the Bay Area Council on a game-changing economic recovery idea that could help pull California out of the COVID-induced recession, while avoiding the worst state and local budget cuts currently being considered. 

Today's Guests Pastor Dr. Tecoy Porter of Genesis Church discusses the changes in how people are protesting as well as his trip to Minneapolis Akonadi Foundation president Lateefah Simon gives her perspective on the recent protests and conversations from politicians after the death of George Floyd. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg discusses the “die-in” protest that took over his neighborhood and other peaceful protests in Sacramento this weekend CapRadio politics reporter Nicole Nixon with an update on California’s budget and her experience covering protests A look at artsy summer activities parents can do with their kids with YoloArts executive director Alison Flory.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a way to close a $54 billion hole in the state budget, and none of it is going to make anyone happy. Alexei Koseff breaks down the governor’s proposals and how it will affect Californians. | Coronavirus coverage: sfchronicle.com/coronavirus | Full Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Digging into the new state budget proposal, local reaction to the city's homeless plan, the citywide redesign for streetlights.

Mark Keppler is joined by Monica Davalos, Aureo Mesquita, and Adriana Ramos-Yamamoto from the California Budget and Policy Center as well as Matt Levin with CALmatters, Dan Dunmoyer with California Building Industry Association, John Myer with LA Times, and Dan Walters with CALmatters to discuss recidivism among felons in California, statewide data, and local solutions.

Handel first touches on the California budget!He then discusses Elizabeth Warren's plans if she is elected president.And, America looks screwed on healthcare. Handel lets you know why.

How can we fix the stigma around welfare? Welfare is deeply politicized and often stigmatized. Social support programs are strongly centered around beneficiaries working. Has it always been this way? Are we destined to be stuck with these political perspectives? In today’s episode, UC Berkeley MPP student Sarah Edwards wraps up the three-part series around Universal Basic Income and the Social Safety Net. She examines a crossroads moment in our nation’s history when the  Social Safety Net conversation began to talk about the “deserving” vs “undeserving” poor. She then speaks with the California Budget and Policy Center’s Sara Kimberlin to explore California’s new policies driving the future of our safety net—and how we might not be as far from a UBI as it seems. Special thanks to James Hawkins (MPP '18) for research support on this episode.

In Episode 005, the boys discuss Stockton's plan to instutitue a universal income for its residents; Governor Brown approving the California Budget and how Elon Musk says that the State is hurting his business with Cap & Trade laws. 

While basic income is often described as a revolutionary proposal, we do have programs in the federal government and some U.S. states that contain elements of a basic income, namely the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The California Budget & Policy Center (CBPC) has studied the effects of the EITC, and what it might look like to expand the program to something resembling a basic income. Jim and Owen are joined by Senior Policy Analysts at the CBPC, Alissa Anderson and Sara Kimberlin.

This week: A new national poll by Education Next found a drop in support for charter schools and a polarizing impact of President Trump on education issues, the California Budget and Policy Center on the potential impact of vouchers, and Bay Area high school students discover roots in their communities. Produced by Sarah Tan

My special guest will be Michael M. Ghilotti President - Ghilotti Bros., Inc   Michael Ghilotti is one of California's most respected Contractors, he is considered a Partnering frontrunner and has been actively engaged in all phases of Partnering within the Industry with Owners, Contractors, and related City, County and Federal agencies.   We will talk about partnering, Federal Debt Ceiling, California Budget and what he is doing to lead his company through these economic times in California.  

It's hour two and John Coupal from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association breaks down the California Budget woes. Mike Reagan also joins to discuss other State problems. Listen now!

We all know where former president Bush stood on religion, but what does Obama have to say about his faith? Marks thoughts on that, and Jerry Brown. Tim Graham also joins with his take on the California Budget issue. Listen now!

What does the California budget crisis mean for its public programs and politics? Is the Golden State broken beyond repair? Do we need a constitutional convention to change the way we do business? Join Henry Brady, Dean of the Goldman School at UC Berkeley, Public Policy Professor John Ellwood, and California State Senator Carol Liu. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 17355]

What does the California budget crisis mean for its public programs and politics? Is the Golden State broken beyond repair? Do we need a constitutional convention to change the way we do business? Join Henry Brady, Dean of the Goldman School at UC Berkeley, Public Policy Professor John Ellwood, and California State Senator Carol Liu. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 17355]

Jean Ross of the California Budget Project joins us for a conversation on Proposition 1A and the California budget mess.

Jean Ross of the California Budget Project joins us for a conversation on Proposition 1A and the California budget mess.