California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday called for his state to scale back healthcare for illegal immigrants in an effort to help balance the state budget that went from having a small surplus in January to being $12 billion in the red by May.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) wants help to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for illegal aliens as

One item not mentioned at all in the state budget is causing a stir for some conservative lawmakers and law enforcement advocates.

Gavin Newsom is taking a harder line on the benefits that his state offers to undocumented immigrants in the same week that he urged local officials to adopt stricter laws barring homeless encampments — as he confronts a budget shortfall,