California lawmakers unveil budget rejecting Gavin Newsom spending cuts. Here's their planThe legislative budget plan aims to restore funding for homelessness and social safety net programs while cutting funds from state prisons.
California Democrats want Gavin Newsom to close more prisons over cutting child care, welfareCalifornia Democrats suggest closing prisons to redirect funds to child care and social safety net programs.
California knows how to rapidly cut poverty-it just needs to make those programs permanentPoverty rates in California have been declining, not growing, for decades despite occasional blips due to policy changes.
California budget deal: Here's who won and who lost in $300 billion spending planSocial safety net programs were favored in Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget deal, with compromises made to address key concerns.