State GovernmentLet’s make a deal: What to know about the California budgetJune 29, 2022Gov. Newsom and legislative leaders agree to a record California budget that includes another round of tax rebates. Here are other highlights of the agreement, including spending for abortion access, public schools and small businesses.
State GovernmentWith California budget surplus projected at $97 billion, Newsom proposes driver rebates, more reproductive health fundingMay 13, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe governor’s revised budget proposal is an update to the spending plan he released in January, using new tax revenue data. It’s just a wishlist, part of a lengthy process in which state leaders decide how to use Californians’ tax dollars.
State GovernmentPandemic, climate change, homelessness highlight Newsom’s initial California budget proposalJanuary 10, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe $286-billion budget proposal is just a wishlist; the spending plan will likely undergo changes during the six-month budget-building process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.