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California Legislature Approves $300 Billion+ State Budget Proposal

June 14, 2022 2:45 amJune 13, 2022 10:26 pm

The California legislature passed a $300 billion budget on Monday, angering some Democrats, Republicans, and Governor Gavin Newsom who wanted a budget with fewer longer term items over the record $97.5 billion surplus only being there for one year. The...

CA Legislature Passes Budget Ensuring They Get Paid, But Still Need Agreement With Gov. Newsom

June 15, 2021 2:19 amJune 15, 2021 6:25 am

The California Legislature passed their version of the state budget on Monday, barely meeting the June 15th deadline to pass a state spending plan. Assembly Bill 128, also known as the Budget Act of 2021, list out a $267.1 billion...