It’s budget season at the State Capitol… which means grassroots advocates from around California come to plead for the funding they need for key community programs and projects. But as we hear from CapRadio’s Laura Fitzgerald...participating in the budget process and public committee hearings can be a heavy lift – especially for those outside Sacramento’s high-powered lobbyist class.

<p>It&rsquo;s budget season at the State Capitol&hellip; which means grassroots advocates from around California come to plead for the funding they need for key community programs and projects. But as we hear from CapRadio&rsquo;s Laura Fitzgerald...participating in the budget process and public committee hearings can be a heavy lift &ndash; especially for those outside Sacramento&rsquo;s high-powered lobbyist class.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>

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