Breaking: Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed Monday to largely abandon the far-reaching spending reductions he proposed as necessary without new federal coronavirus relief funds, striking a budget pact with leaders of the California Legislature. latimes.com/california/sto…
The compromise came one week after legislators passed a placeholder budget that met a constitutional deadline, avoiding the forfeiture of their pay. latimes.com/california/sto…
No topic was more contentious than Newsom’s original plan to cut $14 billion in spending, a downsizing only to be reversed if Congress and President Trump provide new coronavirus assistance to states in early summer. latimes.com/california/sto…
The governor’s effort would have cut spending on 89 different state programs. About $8 billion of the cuts would have come from funding for K-12 schools and community colleges.
Lawmakers flatly rejected Newsom’s cut to schools and a wide array of social services.
Lawmakers flatly rejected Newsom’s cut to schools and a wide array of social services.
The final agreement, outlined for The Times by legislative sources who asked to speak on background, relies on a hybrid approach.
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