The California Legislature passed a budget that leans heavily on borrowing versus spending cuts to address a projected $12 billion deficit. This $325 billion plan aims to postpone difficult fiscal decisions as the deficit is anticipated to grow. The Democratic majority rejected many proposed cuts to social services, aiming for a more gradual approach to budget balancing. Key disputes lie in areas like Medi-Cal, health services, and education funding. Lawmakers hope for a potential economic recovery while avoiding harm to vulnerable populations.
"We could be in a totally different world six months from now."
"The worst outcome here... would be to make cuts that we ultimately realize we didn't need to make."
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