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Walters: California will face increased tax-increase pressures as Newsom departs
Expansion of state’s structural deficit makes it likely the governor will leave office with finances unbalanced.
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California Gov. Newsom moves to close another state prison. That makes 5 since he took office
California’s falling incarcerated population has allowed Gov. Gavin Newsom to close four state prisons. Now he’s calling for ...
Newsom Proposes Scaling Back Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to charge monthly premiums for undocumented immigrants and stop adding new enrollees to the program ...
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California Gov. Newsom outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health care access
California is facing a $12 billion deficit that Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to help close by freezing enrollment in a ...
Newsom claims Trump’s tariffs will reduce California revenues by $16 billion
On the eve of his budget presentation, Gov. Gavin Newsom sought to blame President Trump's tariff policy for reducing ...
Newsom picks housing over CEQA in 2 bills aimed at speeding construction
One bill would exempt most “infill” housing developments from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Menendez brothers’ June hearing converted from clemency to parole as decision looms for Gov. Newsom
The Menendez brothers face a June hearing that was converted from a clemency to a parole hearing, opening a path to possible ...
Housing is dividing California Democrats — so Newsom stepped in
The governor is wielding his power on an issue at the heart of California's struggle to address soaring costs.