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Tag: California budget deficit

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Newsom budget spends windfall on pandemic victims

Avatar by Dan Walters January 8, 2021January 8, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants fast legislative action on emergency aid to low-income families and small business. Is it genuine concern or fear of a burgeoning recall campaign?

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Revenue windfall creates political dilemma

Avatar by Dan Walters November 22, 2020November 22, 2020

California’s $26B surplus raises tough choices

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

Time’s up: The consequences for California as key deadlines pass

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven October 16, 2020October 18, 2020
A restaurant in Oakland remains closed for business on Sept. 1, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

California’s coronavirus stimulus was a bust…what now?

Lauren Hepler by Lauren Hepler September 2, 2020September 11, 2020
California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

A deal lets 5 counties off the hook

Avatar by Dan Walters July 6, 2020July 8, 2020
California election results photo illustration

Will Californians pass new taxes?

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven June 18, 2020June 18, 2020
The Uptown theater in downtown Napa remains closed to the public on May 8, 2020. Today, businesses in Napa County were permitted to reopen for curbside pickup. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

As cases rise, some counties hit brakes

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven May 29, 2020May 29, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration is calling for budget cuts based on an economic model more dire than those of others. Illustration via iStock

Valid assumptions or “tacky bluffs” — the econ forecast shaping Newsom’s budget

Avatar by Ben Christopher May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

Lawmakers want answers on Newsom’s mask deals

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven May 11, 2020May 11, 2020
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