"California Democrats Unveil $17 Billion Deficit Reduction Plan"
TL;DR
California Democratic leaders have agreed on a plan to reduce the state's budget deficit by $17.3 billion through a combination of spending cuts, delays, and deferrals, following a period of unprecedented surplus budgets during the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan includes cuts to primarily one-time funding for schools, welfare, and climate programs, as well as delaying and deferring spending for various programs. Lawmakers are expected to vote on the new budget plan next week, with Gov. Gavin Newsom set to present his revised budget proposal in May.
Topics:nationpolitics#budget-deficit#california#democrats#governor-gavin-newsom#politics#spending-cuts
- California Democrats agree on plan to reduce budget deficit by $17.3 billion PBS NewsHour
- Huge budget deficits force CA progressives to play defense | Opinion CalMatters
- Newsom and Democratic lawmakers detail first California budget cuts totaling $17 billion Los Angeles Times
- California Assembly Democrats $17 billion deficit strategies Sacramento Bee
- Homelessness, housing money a sticking point in California's early budget talks KCRA Sacramento
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