How Newsom plans to fix California's projected $37.9-billion budget deficit
Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing to dip into the state's rainy-day reserves and potentially delay a minimum wage increase for healthcare workers to address California's $37.9 billion deficit.
The deficit is the result of weaker than expected state revenues, delayed tax deadlines, and overspending based on inaccurate budget projections. [ more ]
California GOP lawmakers urge Newsom to call a special session to address the deficit
California Assembly Republicans are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to call a special session to tackle the state's projected $68 billion deficit.
The lawmakers want immediate action to roll back spending programs to maximize the effect of current year solutions and avoid more difficult solutions later. [ more ]
What is a 'last, best and final offer,' and why did California state scientists reject it?
California state scientists reject Gov. Gavin Newsom's final wage hike proposal
Negotiations between California Association of Professional Scientists and the state will now leak into a budget season with a projected deficit of $68 billion [ more ]
WATCH: Ezekiel Elliott finds end zone from 6 yards out for Patriots TD
The New England Patriots are not dead yet.Despite their turnover issues early on, they managed to keep their Week 17 game against the Buffalo Bills close.