Early this year, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center) released timely analyses examining the impacts of federal policy changes on Californians’ access to food and essential services, along with an overview of the governor’s proposed 2026-27 California state budget.
To learn more about each publication, please see below:
Timeline of Funding Cuts to Medi-Cal and CalFresh in California
This fact sheet lays out a clear timeline of scheduled cuts to Medi-Cal and CalFresh, stemming from both federal policy changes under H.R. 1 and provisions of the recently enacted state budget. It highlights how provisions in the federal megabill — including reductions in federal funding and new eligibility barriers — along with state budget decisions will unfold over time, creating risks that millions of Californians could lose health care coverage and food assistance if policymakers do not act to protect these critical safety net programs.
H.R. 1’s SNAP Rules Will Harm Californians Experiencing Homelessness
This fact sheet explains how new federal SNAP rules under H.R. 1 will make it harder for Californians experiencing homelessness to access basic food assistance when other supports are already limited. It highlights who is most at risk and ways state policymakers can help protect access to support programs.
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2026-27 California Budget
This report provides an early look at Governor Newsom’s proposed 2026-27 state budget, noting that it maintains the most current investments but does not include significant new funding to address emerging federal cuts or to expand support for Californians facing affordability challenges.
For more information or to request an interview with an author, email press@calbudgetcenter.org.
