Former Legislative Analyst Says Brown More Circumspect With Revised Budget ProposalMay 14, 2013Following the revised budget release by Governor Jerry Brown, former Legislative Analyst Steve Boilard offered his assessment of the speech.Boilard is now Director of Sacramento State University’s Center for California Studies.
Revised Brown Budget Calls For State-Based Medi-Cal ExpansionMay 14, 2013California’s revised budget released by Governor Jerry Brown today calls for a state-led expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. But it comes with a proposal to change the financial responsibilities of counties.
Governors Renew Commitment to Lake Tahoe CompactMay 14, 2013The governors of California and Nevada have announced an agreement to repeal Nevada’s threat to quit the decades-old Lake Tahoe Compact.
Governor Brown Pushes Fiscal Moderation in Revised Budget ProposalMay 14, 2013California is expecting to end the fiscal year with a few billion dollars more than anticipated. Governor Jerry Brown is proposing spending the money on schools, but not much else.
Brown Set to Release "May Revise" Budget ProposalMay 13, 2013The quietest California budget season in recent memory will heat up Tuesday, as Governor Jerry Brown releases his updated proposal known as the “May Revise.”
Truckee River Levels DroppingMay 13, 2013This month, the Truckee River hit its third lowest peak in 40 years…and that is already having an effect downstream.
Kings "Unusual" Ownership Vote NearsMay 13, 2013NBA owners are expected to vote Wednesday on whether the Sacramento Kings will play next year in Seattle or stay right where they are. That vote appears to be unprecedented among major sports leagues.
Western U.S. Wildfire Potential Above NormalMay 13, 2013Dry conditions are expected to cause a difficult fire season in California and much of the western United States. Federal budget cuts could complicate the problem.
State Begins Appeals Process on Prison OvercrowdingMay 13, 2013California is officially appealing a ruling by a federal three-judge-panel ordering the state to further reduce prison overcrowding.
Source: County-Based Medi-Cal Expansion May Be Off the TableMay 13, 2013Governor Jerry Brown is expected to release a revised budget proposal Tuesday. Health policy professionals are eager to hear administration’s latest thinking about the expansion of Medi-Cal.
