The spending plan reflects resistance to making sweeping cuts to reduce a $12-billion budget deficit expected in the year ahead, with Democratic lawmakers citing uncertainty about the scope of California's financial problems.| Los Angeles Times
Bass is trying to close a nearly $1 billion shortfall and avoid laying off city workers.| Los Angeles Times
The case argues that Trump lacks authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose the tariffs he announced on April 2 on nearly all U.S. trading partners.| Los Angeles Times
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a budget that pares back a number of progressive priorities to close a $12-billion deficit.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a lawsuit alleging that President Trump lacks the authority to enact the international tariffs without the support of Congress.| Los Angeles Times
On the eve of his budget presentation, Gov. Gavin Newsom sought to blame President Trump's tariff policy for reducing California state revenues.| Los Angeles Times
California Gov. Gavin Newsom previewed his $322.2 billion budget proposal for 2025-2026 during a visit Monday to California State University, Stanislaus.| Los Angeles Times
One of the strongest voting blocs in Sacramento denounced Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget, which included cuts to immigrants' access to Medi-Cal.| Los Angeles Times
