California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the $298 billion spending plan, including funding for homelessness grants, in-home supportive services for undocumented immigrants, and affordable housing programs.
The budget cuts state operations by nearly 8%, delays a new health care worker minimum wage law, and reduces California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation spending by $750 million, while also tapping into reserves.
Newsom described the budget as responsible, preparing for the future and investing in foundational programs benefitting Californians daily.
Negotiations between Newsom and legislative leaders had some disagreements, but they reached an agreement to address the budget amid a challenging projected deficit.
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