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#california-budget

SF politics

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

fromSan Jose Inside

6 days ago

SF politics

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

Report: California Should Pause Funding for One of Newsom's Key Programs to Clear Encampments | KQED

California's funding for homelessness lacks clear data on effectiveness, hindering accountability and resolution efforts.

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

San Francisco

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

San Francisco

Report: California Should Pause Funding for One of Newsom's Key Programs to Clear Encampments | KQED

California's funding for homelessness lacks clear data on effectiveness, hindering accountability and resolution efforts.

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

San Francisco

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

more#homelessness

#gavin-newsom

Skelton: Newsom's money grab targets bond funds for climate projects

Governors manipulate budgets creatively, risking long-term consequences by tapping into voter-approved funds without proper transparency.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces $12 billion budget deficit

California faces a $12 billion budget deficit, prompting tough financial decisions from Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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.

SF politics

Walters: Newsom's budget cuts anger allies, but leaves chronic deficit unresolved

Silicon Valley real estate

California voters passed a $6.4 billion mental health bond. See where that money is going

SF politics

Walters: Costly health care expansion worsens California's budget deficit

Skelton: Newsom's money grab targets bond funds for climate projects

Governors manipulate budgets creatively, risking long-term consequences by tapping into voter-approved funds without proper transparency.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces $12 billion budget deficit

California faces a $12 billion budget deficit, prompting tough financial decisions from Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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.

SF politics

Walters: Newsom's budget cuts anger allies, but leaves chronic deficit unresolved

Silicon Valley real estate

California voters passed a $6.4 billion mental health bond. See where that money is going

SF politics

Walters: Costly health care expansion worsens California's budget deficit

more#gavin-newsom

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

The Active Transportation Program is the victim of its own success, continuously oversubscribed. Yet the governor and some of our lawmakers fail to recognize its value.

Alternative transportation

2 weeks 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.

#advocacy

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,

Alternative transportation

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

2 weeks ago

San Francisco

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

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,

Alternative transportation

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

2 weeks ago

San Francisco

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

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.

Providing Health Care for Immigrants Is Costing California More Than Expected. Is Coverage at Risk? | KQED

Medi-Cal enrollment has surpassed expectations, prompting budget reallocations by the Newsom administration to manage increased costs.

Alternative medicine

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

fromSan Jose Inside

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.

Providing Health Care for Immigrants Is Costing California More Than Expected. Is Coverage at Risk? | KQED

Medi-Cal enrollment has surpassed expectations, prompting budget reallocations by the Newsom administration to manage increased costs.

Alternative medicine

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

more#medi-cal

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

California lawmakers rejected numerous proposals due to a $12 billion budget deficit.

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.

San Francisco

Vallejo Police Hid Details Of In Custody Death | KQED

SF politics

First Reviews of the Governor's Revised Budget Are In - Streetsblog California

fromFast Company

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.

San Francisco

Vallejo Police Hid Details Of In Custody Death | KQED

SF politics

First Reviews of the Governor's Revised Budget Are In - Streetsblog California

more#governor-newsom

Farmworker Assistance Bill Patterned After Nonprofit's Work | KQED

ACLU continues to advocate for legal assistance to undocumented families amid ongoing legal tensions with federal authorities, highlighting the importance of these services for vulnerable communities.

California

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.

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

California faces budget negotiations amid a significant shortfall and growing needs driven by economic pressures, requiring urgent and fair leadership in policymaking.

fromLos Angeles Times

2 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.

Left-wing politics

Letters: California should leave history curriculum to educators

Advocacy for letting educators decide history curriculum content over mandated state standards.

Call for long-term tax reform to address educational funding inadequacies.

Opinion: California doesn't need DOGE, but there's still plenty to cut here

DOGE aims to reduce waste and promote accountability in government but employs questionable methods that raise legal and ethical concerns.