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Despite $12 billion state budget shortfall, Newsom and California Dems defer major spending cuts
To help fill the budget deficit, Newsom and lawmakers agreed to shift some funding from Proposition 4, a $10 billion climate ...
A ‘poison pill’ in California’s budget deal ties state spending to construction
A state budget is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature, but it won’t take effect unless the Legislature makes ...
California budget breakdown: How it impacts your life, from Medi-Cal and education to fires
The state's fiscal year begins July 1. As California faces a shortfall in the billions, here's a look at what the budget proposes.
California's controversial clean air rules that could raise gas prices take effect July 1
Controversial clean air rules in California that could significantly raise gas prices are officially set to take effect July ...
Newsom agrees to ease budget cuts as California seeks more time to fix growing deficit
Budget deal limits immigrant health coverage, uses rainy day funds as the state grapples with $12 billion shortfall.
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Next state Senate leader is a former Santa Barbara school board member
State Sen. Monique Limón, who previously worked in higher education and served as a school board member, has ascended to the top spot of the California Senate. Democrats elected Limón, 45, to ...
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California seeks new guardrails on automated AI systems
The state's Senate recently passed SB 420, a bill that would regulate high-risk automated decision systems. Kate Brennan, ...
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After anti-ICE protests, California Republicans propose repeal of state's sanctuary policies
As federal immigration enforcement continues across Southern California, and following days of anti-ICE protests in response, ...