California lawmakers agree on transit bailout plan amid budget deadline.
California Democratic lawmakers in the state Assembly and Senate have reached an agreement on the state budget, which includes reversing cuts proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom to public transit. The budget gap of at least $31.5 billion is likely to force cuts in state programs and services, but exactly what gets cut is still to be determined. The legislative agreement is expected to fulfill the June 15 deadline that requires state lawmakers to pass a spending plan or else they don't get paid. Hearings on the plan are scheduled for Wednesday morning in both the Senate and Assembly, with a full vote on the deal expected on Thursday.