CBP Analyses of November Ballot Measures

New CBP analyses examine the potential impact of Propositions 21, 22, 24, 25, and 26, which will appear on the November ballot.

Stuck Between a Recession and a Recovery: California's Workers Face the Toughest Job Market in Decades

A new CBP report finds that there has been little improvement in the economic indicator that matters most to Californians: jobs.

Searching for Balance: How Do the Budget Plans Compare?

An updated CBP analysis compares key differences among budget plans advanced by the Governor, the Assembly, the Senate, and the Budget Conference Committee.

Professors and Prison Guards: An Overview of California's State Workforce
Most state workers are employed in education, incarceration, and transportation.

New Data Show More Than One Out of Seven Californians Living in Poverty

New Census Bureau data show that more than 5.6 million Californians had incomes below the federal poverty line in 2009.

No Free Lunch: Tax Cuts Widen Budget Gaps

A new CBP analysis examines the economic evidence and finds that – contrary to longstanding myth – tax cuts don't pay for themselves.

Race to the Bottom? California’s Support for Schools Lags the Nation

A CBP School Finance Facts compares California’s education spending to the rest of the US.

Budget Cuts or Tax Increases: Which Are Preferable During an Economic Downturn?

A CBP analysis shows that increasing taxes on higher-income families is the best choice for closing the budget gap when the economy is weak.