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How will Newsom and the Legislature avoid painful cuts in California’s budget?
From CalMatters politics reporter Alexei Koseff: For months, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders have been projecting optimism in the face of a grim budget picture. At a press conference in January where he unveiled his plan to deal with a projected $22.5 billion deficit next year, Newsom assured Californians: “We are keeping our promises.” […]