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Staring down harsh Trump funding cuts, UC and CSU get some relief in Newsom budget plan
Under Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised state budget, the proposed funding cuts for UC and CSU are much lighter than those outlined ...
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California may close another prison by October of 2026, saving $150 million annually for the state
The proposal is part of efforts to manage the state's budget effectively, with California facing a $12 billion budget deficit ...
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Trump tariffs and rising health care costs knock California budget back into deficit
As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to unveil his revised budget proposal, California is experiencing unexpectedly shaky economic ...
California governor outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health program access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state is staring down an $12 billion budget deficit. The Democratic governor shared the ...
Newsom’s budget trims state’s ‘major breakthrough in ensuring the survival of newsrooms’
The sole reason for the reduction is more limited/fewer resources than projected in the January budget,” said H.D. Palmer, a ...
Metro committee moves forward on $9.4-billion budget as Olympics funding remains uncertain
Metro's finance, budget and audit committee approved a $9.4-billion budget. Transit agency leaders warned of a future funding ...
There are no best friends on budget day
The budget plan Newsom unveiled yesterday not only includes deep cuts to Medi-Cal and Planned Parenthood — it also sweeps ...
Opinion: How other states are protecting their core services amid budget cuts
New Mexico, Washington and Minnesota show how to protect Medicaid over millionaires. California should take note.