#state-budget

#state-budget

The loan included in a budget deal between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature earlier this summer was designed as a bridge to keep BART, San Francisco's Muni, AC Transit in the East Bay and Caltrain on the Peninsula afloat through 2026. The hope was that by then, lawmakers could persuade voters to back a long-term funding source, likely through a regional sales tax measure.

"These new, upgraded liquor licenses will help strengthen our economy and support the local businesses that anchor our neighborhoods," Mayor Michelle Wu said.

California's Legislature is active, making significant decisions on a $325 billion budget amid distractions from federal events and local protests.

Gavin Newsom's claims about California's economy often conflict with reality, as evidenced by inaccurate budget surplus estimates leading to significant deficits.

We welcome the challenge that the legislature and the governor put to us to do projects faster, even faster, even better and even cheaper.

Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement frees up $800 million initially set aside for the redesign of Penn Station, which will now potentially fund housing and green space initiatives.

If one is convicted of an existing crime, e.g. harassment or menacing, and the individual convicted was wearing a mask, that there'd be some penalty enhancer during sentencing.