Governor Releases May Revision

A CBP summary examines the Governor's May Revision to his proposed 2012-13 budget.

Falling Behind: The Impact of the Great Recession and the Budget Crisis on California's Women and Their Families

A report, released in partnership with the Women’s Foundation of California, shows that the economic downturn has been especially tough on California’s women.

Measuring Up: The Social and Economic Context of the Governor’s Proposed 2012-13 Budget

The CBP’s annual chartbook looks at key components of – and the background for – the Governor’s proposed budget.

Governor Releases Proposed 2012-13 Budget

A CBP summary examines the 2012-13 budget proposed by the Governor.

Steady Climb: State Corrections Spending in California

This CBP Budget Backgrounder looks at state funding for corrections and the factors driving its rapid growth over the past generation.

Where Do California’s Tax Dollars Go?

A CBP Policy Basics shows that California spends more than half of every state dollar on public schools and higher education.