In June 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that cut funding for wildfire and forest resilience by $101 million, despite a large overall budget allocation.
Newsom's assertion that he never cut $100 million is misleading; while the broader budget for Cal Fire has increased, specific cuts were indeed made amid budget deficits.
The state previously had a budget surplus which allowed for significant funding towards wildfires, but the cut of over $191 million in the following years reflects the fiscal challenges California now faces.
The California state budget dedicated $2.8 billion to wildfires and forest health, but this was significantly reduced in response to anticipated deficits, including cuts beyond the stated $100 million.
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