Here are 13 California state budget challenges that I am thinking about. These should all be focuses for the upcoming gubernatorial transition. Other issues, such as the stability of electric utilities, are not on this budget-focused list, but there may be overlap with those items. #CABudget #CALeg
October 22, 2026 at 8:47 PM
El Niño: long IRS tax deadline delays on horizon. State may face decisions on whether to decouple from long federal tax deadline extensions. #CABudget jasonsisney.substack.com/p/el-nino-lo...
El Niño: long IRS tax deadline delays on horizon
State may face decision whether to decouple from long federal tax deadline extensions
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October 21, 2026 at 5:19 PM
El Niño: long IRS tax deadline delays on horizon. State may face decisions on whether to decouple from long federal tax deadline extensions. #CABudget jasonsisney.substack.com/p/el-nino-lo...
AI investment is crowding out other needed investment, including housing. From #CABudget perspective, this produces short term gains for tax revenues but my experience tells me California needs rich people to invest their money in housing instead. Every kind. For long term good.
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October 19, 2026 at 2:44 PM
AI investment is crowding out other needed investment, including housing. From #CABudget perspective, this produces short term gains for tax revenues but my experience tells me California needs rich people to invest their money in housing instead. Every kind. For long term good.
#CABudget: September income taxes surpass projections, and looking ahead to 2027 budget challenges.
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September income taxes surpass projections
Looking ahead to the 2027 budget cycle and its challenges
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October 7, 2026 at 12:24 AM
#CABudget: September income taxes surpass projections, and looking ahead to 2027 budget challenges.
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Despite the #CABudget delaying cuts to Medi-Cal Dental, millions of immigrant Californians are still (rightfully) worried about what's coming next year - and losing trust in our health care system.
Our Senior Policy Manager, Ruqayya Ahmad, shares more in @pubhealthwatch.bsky.social:
Our Senior Policy Manager, Ruqayya Ahmad, shares more in @pubhealthwatch.bsky.social:
California Delayed Medi-Cal Dental Cuts for Immigrants, But Worry and Confusion Persist - Public Health Watch
The planned cuts sent immigrants scrambling for last-minute dental care. Now, many remain unclear about whether they still have dental coverage, or firmly believe it will end next year.
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September 19, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Despite the #CABudget delaying cuts to Medi-Cal Dental, millions of immigrant Californians are still (rightfully) worried about what's coming next year - and losing trust in our health care system.
Our Senior Policy Manager, Ruqayya Ahmad, shares more in @pubhealthwatch.bsky.social:
Our Senior Policy Manager, Ruqayya Ahmad, shares more in @pubhealthwatch.bsky.social:
Although the Student Loan Empowerment Network at the @DFPI did not receive funding in the final #CABudget, we will continue the fight for a debt-free future for the millions of CA student loan borrowers!
Read more about #SLEN unable to secure funding: www.californiaborrowers.org/statement-sl...
Read more about #SLEN unable to secure funding: www.californiaborrowers.org/statement-sl...
September 9, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Although the Student Loan Empowerment Network at the @DFPI did not receive funding in the final #CABudget, we will continue the fight for a debt-free future for the millions of CA student loan borrowers!
Read more about #SLEN unable to secure funding: www.californiaborrowers.org/statement-sl...
Read more about #SLEN unable to secure funding: www.californiaborrowers.org/statement-sl...
💭 Wondering what’s in California’s 2026-27 Enacted Corrections Budget?!
Check out and share CURB’s overview here🔗bit.ly/enacted26
This overview breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of California's $19.33 BILLION corrections budget.
#CloseCAPrisons #CareNotCages #CABudget #CAPrisons
Check out and share CURB’s overview here🔗bit.ly/enacted26
This overview breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of California's $19.33 BILLION corrections budget.
#CloseCAPrisons #CareNotCages #CABudget #CAPrisons
September 2, 2026 at 11:51 PM
💭 Wondering what’s in California’s 2026-27 Enacted Corrections Budget?!
Check out and share CURB’s overview here🔗bit.ly/enacted26
This overview breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of California's $19.33 BILLION corrections budget.
#CloseCAPrisons #CareNotCages #CABudget #CAPrisons
Check out and share CURB’s overview here🔗bit.ly/enacted26
This overview breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of California's $19.33 BILLION corrections budget.
#CloseCAPrisons #CareNotCages #CABudget #CAPrisons
In my latest LA28 blog post, I look at recent actions by the California Legislature related to the Games. These include a #CABudget trailer bill, $30 million of local public services funding for megaevents, and policy bills awaiting approval by the Governor. jasonsisney.blogspot.com/2026/08/jaso...
LA28 Actions by California Legislature in August and September 2026
by Jason Sisney* The California Legislature began considering legislation to support the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles (L...
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August 31, 2026 at 5:18 AM
In my latest LA28 blog post, I look at recent actions by the California Legislature related to the Games. These include a #CABudget trailer bill, $30 million of local public services funding for megaevents, and policy bills awaiting approval by the Governor. jasonsisney.blogspot.com/2026/08/jaso...
📣 Organizing WORKS.
Thousands of providers called the Governor and showed up in district offices and at the Capitol to share why the #CABudget would make our jobs harder and ultimately hurt working families. And the state heard us, introducing legislation that responds directly to our asks.
Thousands of providers called the Governor and showed up in district offices and at the Capitol to share why the #CABudget would make our jobs harder and ultimately hurt working families. And the state heard us, introducing legislation that responds directly to our asks.
August 29, 2026 at 8:05 PM
📣 Organizing WORKS.
Thousands of providers called the Governor and showed up in district offices and at the Capitol to share why the #CABudget would make our jobs harder and ultimately hurt working families. And the state heard us, introducing legislation that responds directly to our asks.
Thousands of providers called the Governor and showed up in district offices and at the Capitol to share why the #CABudget would make our jobs harder and ultimately hurt working families. And the state heard us, introducing legislation that responds directly to our asks.
End-of-session #CABudget bill analyses start to be posted, and I respond to a few follower questions. jasonsisney.substack.com/p/end-of-ses...
End-of-session budget bill analyses
Assembly releases initial analysis packet prior to Sunday noon informational hearing
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August 29, 2026 at 8:14 PM
End-of-session #CABudget bill analyses start to be posted, and I respond to a few follower questions. jasonsisney.substack.com/p/end-of-ses...
I have updated my #CABudget end-of-session bill post. As of 10 p.m., 8/28/2026, all of the bills except AB/SB 113 are online. A later post will provide more information on that upcoming budget bill jr. (the main bill of the end-of-session package). #CALeg jasonsisney.substack.com/p/august-202...
August 2026 budget bills starting to emerge
Discussions continue on some items as of 12 p.m. on Friday, August 28
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August 29, 2026 at 5:17 AM
I have updated my #CABudget end-of-session bill post. As of 10 p.m., 8/28/2026, all of the bills except AB/SB 113 are online. A later post will provide more information on that upcoming budget bill jr. (the main bill of the end-of-session package). #CALeg jasonsisney.substack.com/p/august-202...
SB/AB 113 and urgency clauses in budget legislation. #CABudget #CALeg
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Urgency clauses in budget legislation
SB/AB 113, when amended with urgency clause, eligible for legislative votes after Aug. 31
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August 29, 2026 at 7:43 AM
SB/AB 113 and urgency clauses in budget legislation. #CABudget #CALeg
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I updated posts to reflect the main bill of the end-of-session #CABudget package, SB 113, going into print at 3:07 a.m., 8/29/2026. AB 113 is pending. This final bill will be eligible on Tuesday 9/1/2026—after the scheduled end of the #CALeg Regular Session. jasonsisney.substack.com/p/august-202...
August 2026 budget bills starting to emerge
Discussions continue on some items as of 12 p.m. on Friday, August 28
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August 29, 2026 at 10:38 AM
I updated posts to reflect the main bill of the end-of-session #CABudget package, SB 113, going into print at 3:07 a.m., 8/29/2026. AB 113 is pending. This final bill will be eligible on Tuesday 9/1/2026—after the scheduled end of the #CALeg Regular Session. jasonsisney.substack.com/p/august-202...
August #CABudget bills starting to emerge. Discussions continue.
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August 2026 budget bills starting to emerge
Discussions continue on some items as of 12 p.m. on Friday, August 28
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August 28, 2026 at 7:14 PM
August #CABudget bills starting to emerge. Discussions continue.
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#CABudget bills expected to emerge today. Discussions continue. jasonsisney.substack.com/p/72-hours-u...
72+ hours until end of session
Budget and trailer bills should emerge later today; discussions continue
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August 28, 2026 at 4:28 PM
#CABudget bills expected to emerge today. Discussions continue. jasonsisney.substack.com/p/72-hours-u...
I hate early action and end-of-session #CABudget action. Institutionally, it's best if budget action occurs in June, when "all the cards are on the table" between the two houses and the Governor. (2/2)
August 19, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I hate early action and end-of-session #CABudget action. Institutionally, it's best if budget action occurs in June, when "all the cards are on the table" between the two houses and the Governor. (2/2)
Responding to questions: August #CABudget action, if agreed later this month, will mainly cover items for which discussions started in June, such as Prop. 4 bond spending. There is no big new pot of money. Most or all new appropriations would be ones already accounted for in June budget framework.
August 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Responding to questions: August #CABudget action, if agreed later this month, will mainly cover items for which discussions started in June, such as Prop. 4 bond spending. There is no big new pot of money. Most or all new appropriations would be ones already accounted for in June budget framework.
Thanks to Capitol Weekly for again recognizing both me and my #CABudget staff negotiating partners, Joe Stephenshaw and Christopher Woods. Our work for California's elected leaders is made possible by a team of dedicated #CABudget and policy staff.
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Capitol Weekly's Top 100: Jason Sisney - Capitol Weekly
No. 20 Jason Sisney Sisney is the Assembly’s top budget advisor and has been so since 2018. In that role he provides the counsel that helps lawmakers through the boom and bust cycle of California’s ta...
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August 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Thanks to Capitol Weekly for again recognizing both me and my #CABudget staff negotiating partners, Joe Stephenshaw and Christopher Woods. Our work for California's elected leaders is made possible by a team of dedicated #CABudget and policy staff.
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