Insight: California Budget Monday, June 16, 2014 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Rich Pedroncelli / AP Expansions in mental health and early education funding are two key issues Democrats are citing as victories in California’s budget negotiations for the next fiscal year. Meanwhile, California Republicans are criticizing Democrats for hastily throwing together a deal with Governor Jerry Brown. Joining us to talk about what’s in this year’s budget is Senate President Pro-tem Darrell Steinberg and Senate Minority Leader Bob Huff. LINKS: CapRadio's Budget Coverage Legislature Approves $156 Billion Budget