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Despite $12 billion state budget shortfall, Newsom and California Dems defer major spending cuts
To help fill the budget deficit, Newsom and lawmakers agreed to shift some funding from Proposition 4, a $10 billion climate ...
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Governor Newsom Makes Housing a Top Priority with CEQA Reforms in New Budget
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a 2025 state budget that includes CEQA reforms to speed up housing development, which is seen as ...
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Gov. Newsom agrees to ease budget cuts as California seeks more time to fix growing deficit
The budget deal between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature forgoes or delays many of Newsom’s proposed cuts but the ...
A ‘poison pill’ in California’s budget deal ties state spending to construction
The governor’s insistence led to a week of confusion as lawmakers rushed to work out a compromise with powerful unions and ...
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Newsom signs California budget — with a housing reform contingency
Governor Gavin Newsom called out President Donald Trump while signing, noting a multibillion dollar deficit that didn't exist ...
Newsom, Democrats reach $321-billion California budget deal
The spending plan reflects resistance to making sweeping cuts to reduce a $12-billion budget deficit expected in the year ...
California Lawmakers Officially Secure $750M Annually For Film & TV Tax Credit Program With Final Budget Vote
The California Legislature voted Friday to officially approve the expanded funding for the state's Film & TV Tax Credit ...
Critics blast Gavin Newsom and claim he is blaming Trump to cover up overspending
Gavin Newsom said he would sign off on the $321 billion budget — but only if lawmakers make changes to California's ...
California budget breakdown: How it impacts your life, from Medi-Cal and education to fires
The state's fiscal year begins July 1. As California faces a shortfall in the billions, here's a look at what the budget proposes.
CA lawmakers close to reaching budget deal but Newsom indicates he isn't satisfied
California state lawmakers are close to reaching a budget deal, but Governor Gavin Newsom has indicated he isn't satisfied.
Gavin Newsom hopes to save more on state worker costs with short-term tactics
Gov. Gavin Newsom seems to have pivoted away from salary freezes proposed last month in favor of leave programs that increase ...