Some Highlights from the California Budget Deal
A big loss for local governments struggling with homelessness.
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Big City Mayors Request $2 Billion in Ongoing, Annual Homeless Funding
It’s a bold ask, given California’s cold economic reality and the apparent lack of progress on homelessness.
Newsom’s May Budget Revise: What it Means for Cities and Counties
California is facing a $31.5 billion shortfall.
Newsom’s Budget Upholds Promises to Local Governments
Despite a projected $22.5 billion budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will ‘keep its promises’ as it heads into the next fiscal year.
Gavin Newsom Unveils Another Historic Budget Plan
The blueprint totals $286.4 billion – a 9% increase over last year’s plan.
Newsom Unveils 2021-2022 Budget Plan
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his 2021-2022 budget proposal Friday and, as he put it, the state appears to be doing “pretty damn well.”
Newsom Unveils Grim Budget Proposal
In the wake of an unprecedented $54.3 billion shortfall, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed slashing billions of dollars from California’s budget.
California Faces Largest Budget Shortfall in State History
Gavin Newsom warned us that the new budget numbers would be “jaw-dropping.” And he was right.