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fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Walters: California sees revenue uptick but not enough to erase chronic deficit

California faces an almost $18 billion 2026-27 budget shortfall and growing structural deficits despite recent income tax revenue gains fueled by an AI-related stock surge.
fromKqed
1 week ago

'We Can't Afford to Stay': Californians Weigh Drastic Moves as Health Premiums Rise | KQED

Carin Lenk Sloane never considered moving abroad before, never imagined she even would. Sloane is one of roughly two million Californians who buy insurance through Covered California, the state's marketplace - and one of many who could see steep price hikes now that Congress has ended the shutdown without striking a deal on health care.
Public health
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California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Federal healthcare cuts could affect coverage for millions of Californians, state officials say

California lacks the fiscal capacity to offset massive federal cuts to healthcare and food-assistance programs, forcing benefit reductions and increasing the uninsured population.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: State's chronic deficit looms again as Newsom prepares his last budget

California faces a structural budget deficit from a $165 billion revenue projection error, prompting $21 billion in borrowing, reserve usage, and postponed spending.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump's military deployment in Los Angeles cost $120 million, Newsom says

President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles cost California nearly $120 million, mostly for food, payroll, logistics, travel, and demobilization.
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California
fromKqed
4 months ago

California Restores $11.5 Million for Small Performing Arts Venues

California restored the $11.5 million Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund to support small venues and performers amid escalating payroll costs.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

California closes $12 billion deficit by cutting back immigrants' access to health care

California's budget cuts progressive programs to address a $12 billion deficit while maintaining essential safety nets.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Despite $12 billion state budget shortfall, Newsom and California Dems defer major spending cuts

Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas emphasized that the budget protects California by cutting red tape for housing, preserving investments in health care, education, and public safety.
California
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Walters: State budget deal cooks the books again, masking structural' deficit

California's 2025-26 budget reflects ongoing overspending and mismanagement, rather than a heroic response to financial challenges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

California reaches $321 billion budget deal boosting hollywood

The agreement avoids higher levies on corporations and includes tax incentives for the film industry as well as cuts to some social programs.
California
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California
fromFast Company
6 months ago

California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit

California faces a $12 billion budget deficit due to economic uncertainties and high Medicaid costs, prompting Governor Newsom to propose tough budgetary decisions.
California
fromFast Company
6 months ago

California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit

California faces a $12 billion budget deficit due to economic uncertainties and high Medicaid costs, prompting Governor Newsom to propose tough budgetary decisions.
more#governor-newsom
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Commentary: Advocates Just Won a Transit Funding Battle They Can't Afford to Continually Re-Fight - Streetsblog San Francisco

Advocates successfully restored $1.1 billion for transit funding, emphasizing collective grassroots efforts while preparing for ongoing funding challenges.
#transportation
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
Alternative transportation

Leg. and Gov. Avoid Transit Fiscal Cliff. High Speed Rail Funding Steady, Active Transportation Remains Diminished - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
Alternative transportation

Banners Over Freeways Across the State Tell Newsom to Fund Transit - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
Alternative transportation

Leg. and Gov. Avoid Transit Fiscal Cliff. High Speed Rail Funding Steady, Active Transportation Remains Diminished - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
Alternative transportation

Banners Over Freeways Across the State Tell Newsom to Fund Transit - Streetsblog California

more#transportation
SF politics
fromSan Jose Inside
5 months ago

Legislature OKs New $325B State Budget 'Passed on Hope'

California's budget relies on borrowing to address a $12 billion deficit, delaying tough decisions about social services and financial stability.
#homelessness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
San Francisco

San Jose mayor says legislators talking out of both sides of their mouths' for demanding progress while cutting homelessness funding

fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago
San Francisco

San Jose mayor says legislators 'talking out of both sides of their mouths' for demanding progress while cutting homelessness funding

fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
San Francisco

San Jose mayor says legislators talking out of both sides of their mouths' for demanding progress while cutting homelessness funding

fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago
San Francisco

San Jose mayor says legislators 'talking out of both sides of their mouths' for demanding progress while cutting homelessness funding

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SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Walters: Why the Legislature's budget proposal digs an even deeper hole

California faces a significant structural deficit despite budget proposals attempting to address financial shortfalls.
Legislative action is necessary to mitigate the disparity between increasing spending and slower revenue growth.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Last Year's Cuts to Active Transportation Now the Norm in State Budget - Streetsblog California

California's Active Transportation Program struggles for funding despite high demand, highlighting a lack of recognition from state leadership.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Walters: California's deficit dilemma cut spending, borrow money or raise taxes?

The California Legislature must pass a 2025-26 state budget to meet the June 15 deadline, despite a projected $20 billion revenue shortfall.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Two Calls to Action: Petitions to Save Transit, Save Market Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

Advocacy groups are mobilizing to oppose significant transit funding cuts proposed in California's state budget.
#medi-cal
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
SF parents

Elderly and disabled Californians with more than $2,000 could lose Medi-Cal

California's proposed asset limits for Medi-Cal eligibility could endanger coverage for those with disabilities and the elderly,
fromSan Jose Inside
6 months ago
California

Newsom Proposes Freezing Medi-Cal Enrollment for Undocumented Immigrants

Governor Newsom proposes to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for low-income immigrants and impose premiums to save $5 billion.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Elderly and disabled Californians with more than $2,000 could lose Medi-Cal

California's proposed asset limits for Medi-Cal eligibility could endanger coverage for those with disabilities and the elderly,
California
fromSan Jose Inside
6 months ago

Newsom Proposes Freezing Medi-Cal Enrollment for Undocumented Immigrants

Governor Newsom proposes to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for low-income immigrants and impose premiums to save $5 billion.
more#medi-cal
Alternative medicine
fromKqed
6 months ago

Newsom Cuts Acupuncture From Medi-Cal, Alarming Patients and Providers | KQED

The proposed budget cut by Gov. Newsom on Medi-Cal's acupuncture benefit has ignited significant opposition.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

California lawmakers halt hundreds of bills with new spending as deficits loom

The suspense files are where the appropriations committees send bills that would cost the state at least $50,000 in the Senate and $150,000 in the Assembly.
SF politics
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SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Newsom blames California's $12 billion budget shortfall on tariffs, Medi-Cal spending on immigrants

California faces a $12 billion budget shortfall, challenging Governor Newsom's plans for maintaining high spending amid market volatility and rising Medi-Cal costs.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 months ago

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces $12 billion budget deficit

California faces a $12 billion budget deficit, prompting tough financial decisions from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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San Francisco
fromKqed
6 months ago

Vallejo Police Hid Details Of In Custody Death | KQED

New evidence challenges the official narrative of Darryl Mefferd's death, suggesting potential homicide contrary to the initial accidental overdose ruling.
California
fromKqed
6 months ago

Farmworker Assistance Bill Patterned After Nonprofit's Work | KQED

A proposed bill to deliver resources directly to farmworkers has been paused due to California's budget deficit.
The bill aims to operate without state funding, relying on charitable donations.
California
fromKqed
6 months ago

Challenges of Participating in CA's Budget Process | KQED

State Farm is raising insurance rates significantly for homeowners and renters in California.
The Menendez Brothers' sentences have been reduced, allowing potential parole.
Grassroots advocates are actively seeking funding in a challenging budget process.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Opinion: How other states are protecting their core services amid budget cuts

In this environment, California must lead. State leaders can do this by boosting revenue streams and making the tax system more fair.
SF politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Trump's volatile trade policy creates new problems for California state budget

California's economy faces significant challenges due to potential tariffs and market volatility, complicating budget planning for essential services.
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