California Lawmakers and Teachers Union Challenge Newsom's Budget Fixes
California legislative leaders have released a counter proposal to Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget plan, rejecting cuts to college scholarships, public health programs, subsidized child care, and housing development, while advocating for reduced prison funding. The proposal aligns with Newsom's strategy of minimizing reserve account usage and suggests doubling the state's rainy-day fund. Lawmakers face a June 15 deadline to pass a balanced budget amid a projected $27 billion shortfall for next year.