Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are scrambling to lessen California's budget deficit, which Newsom estimated at $37.9 billion in January.| Los Angeles Times
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
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's budget plan walks back his promise to provide free healthcare to undocumented immigrants, caps overtime for in-home support service workers and reduces Medi-Cal benefits for Californians.| Los Angeles Times
This report provides an update on the size of the state deficit based on our recent revenue projections and provides options for the Legislature to address that larger deficit.| lao.ca.gov