California's Final Budget Under Newsom: Challenges and Opportunities

TL;DR
California's governor Gavin Newsom projects a $9 billion revenue increase for 2026-27, relying on the AI-driven economy, while forecasting a modest $2.9 billion shortfall for the upcoming year, with concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom and long-term fiscal challenges including reduced housing and homelessness funding.
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