@ChrisWHoene

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 Sacramento, California
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Joined April 2009
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I've been inactive here for a while -- on purpose. I'm not supporting oligarchs with my social media activity. You can find me (for the time being) at ChrisHoene.bsky.social. Peace.
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The CA Supreme Court made clear today that nobody gets to fundamentally restructure basic governmental powers using the initiative process. Our state Constitution provides two avenues for revisions: 1⃣ Constitutional convention + statewide vote 2⃣ #CALeg submission to voters
Dan Walters@DanCALmatters20 Jun 2024
New column: California Democrats score big win as Supreme Court blocks anti-tax ballot measure calmatters.org/commentary/20…

California Democrats score big win as Supreme Court blocks anti-tax ballot measure

The California Supreme Court blocked a ballot measure that would have made it more difficult to raise taxes, a win for state Democrats.

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👏 The CA Supreme Court’s decision to remove this anti-democratic measure from the November ballot ensures our government is for the people and by the people and not limited to only those who can pay for it. 💙@NoDeceptionCA
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Marisa Lagos@mlagos20 Jun 2024
CA Supreme Court takes unusual step of removing Business Roundtable Measure-- which would make it much harder to pass local and state taxes -- off the November ballot, saying it amounts to a revision of the constitution.
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#CABudget Update: Yesterday, #CALeg leaders announced a joint legislative budget plan. 🧵 Overall, the Legislature’s plan takes a more responsible approach to resolving the state’s budget deficit & improves on the governor’s May Revision by rejecting many harmful cuts.
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A statement of our values? Balancing the budget should NOT come at the expense of unhoused Californians or families on the brink of losing their homes. 📢 Cuts to #housing & #homelessness programs are❗️6 times larger❗️than cuts to state corrections. #cabudget
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"We need to permanently end wasteful tax breaks — not just to generate revenues to avoid harmful cuts — to make our tax system more fair and generate resources to support the health and well-being of Californians," says @alissa_brie. #CAbudget
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State leaders have the tools and resources to prevent these disastrous cuts. "By tapping into the state’s rainy day fund and permanently reducing tax breaks for profitable corporations, the governor can avoid cuts to services Californians rely on." calbudgetcenter.org/resource…

First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2024-25 May Revision

The Budget Center team outlines key pieces of the May Revision to the 2024-25 California budget proposal, identifies harmful cuts, and explores spending priorities.

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Join us this morning at 11 a.m. PT !! Don't miss this chance to stay informed and engaged in shaping California's spending plan. #CAbudget ⚡️ Register here: eventbrite.com/e/examining-t…

Examining the Governor’s 2024-25 May Revision

Budget Center experts will explore how the governor responds to fiscal challenges and will provide an overview of the state budget process.

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California Budget & Policy Center@CalBudgetCenter20 May 2024
THIS WEEK ⏰ Budget Center experts explore how the governor's #CAbudget proposals adapt to the fiscal challenges and support (or fail to support) the well-being of all Californians. ⚡ Register today! eventbrite.com/e/examining-t…
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Laura Pryor@l_pryor22 May 2024
Replying to @SenatorMenjivar
@SenatorMenjivar in a recent hearing: "I have 28 things to look at in cuts, but CDCR are only shaving $81 million, like a tip of the iceberg of their budget...there are way more other cuts we can make." YES! Closing 5 prisons may fund 13 eliminated safety net/health programs ⬇️
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Thank you @Scott_Wiener and @AsmJesseGabriel for joining us this morning at #PolicyInsights24 to discuss the challenging #CAbudget decisions ahead. And much appreciation to our Board chair, Veronica Carrizales, with @calwellness for moderating the opening session.
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James Woodson (paraphrased): It's hypocritical to say you're for reparations but against raising new revenue to pay for it. #PolicyInsights24
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Speaking Now: Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, Felicia Jones, Don Tamaki, James Woodson, and John Kim discuss next steps and policy pathways to reparations. #PolicyInsights24
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Policymakers have options to support our collective future. Learn more: calbudgetcenter.org/news/a-c…

A California For All Requires Fair Taxation

California can achieve economic justice by reforming its tax system by raising taxes on corporations and eliminating costly tax breaks.

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Corporate revenue increases that make the tax system more fair are needed to prevent harmful cuts this year *and* ensure sustained investments in the future so that all Californians can be healthy and thrive. #CALeg
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Even with the deal, California still faces a deficit of tens of billions of dollars that state leaders anticipate addressing with additional cuts — potentially including to health care, education, and the safety net.
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#CABudget Update: In broad terms, the April early action deal is a reasonable approach to *partially* closing the state budget shortfall while protecting ongoing funding for critical services. sacbee.com/news/politics-gov…

Gavin Newsom, California lawmakers cut $17 billion deal to shave looming state budget deficit

California lawmakers have until mid-June to pass a budget dealing with an estimated deficit of up to $73 billion.

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Q&A: Understanding Proposition 1 Our policy experts @mmdavalos and @RamosYamamoto explore the implications for Californians and the state’s behavioral health system if Prop. 1 is passed. ⚡ Read Q&A: calbudgetcenter.org/resource…
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Scott Graves@SHGraves299 Jan 2024
Great reminder that #CABudget numbers aren't set in stone: ➡️@LAO_CA & @CAgovernor forecasts vary due to different methodologies, assumptions, etc. ➡️Estimates are just that — estimates — and will always be "off." ➡️Yes, things will look different in May! ksro.com/2024/01/09/californ…

California Budget Shortfall Less Than Expected

It looks like California’s budget shortfall isn’t quite 68-billion dollars. That’s the record-breaking number the Legislative Analyst’s Office project last month. But now the Department of Finance is...

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How will policymakers navigate a tough #CAbudget year? Budget Center policy experts will dive deep into that and what the proposal means for Californians. ⚡ Join us on 1/22 to learn more. RSVP below: calbudgetcenter.org/event/br…
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