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How California's budget deficit of $27.6 billion might complicate Gov. Newsom's plans
California has a budget deficit of $27.6 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom says. What’s that mean for the nation’s most populous state?
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Gov. Newsom Unveils Plan to Cover California's Multi-Billion Dollar Budget Deficit
California faces a projected budget deficit of $22.5 billion for the coming fiscal year, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday, just days into his second term. It’s a sharp turnaround from last year’s $98 billion surplus.
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California Snowpack Is Off to One of Best Starts in 40 Years
The snowpack covering California’s mountains is off to one of its best starts in 40 years, raising hopes that the drought-stricken state could soon see relief in the spring when the snow melts and begins to refill parched reservoirs.
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‘Roe' Under Threat, California Leans in as Abortion Refuge
California Democrats have accelerated their plan to make the nation’s most populous state a sanctuary for women seeking abortions, propelled by the release this week of an early draft of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that has ignited a surge of activism among the state’s vast network of providers and advocacy groups.
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California Growth Continues in March Despite Labor Shortage
California employers added 60,200 jobs in March as the number of unemployed people in the nation’s most populous state dipped below 1 million for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
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New California Bill Would Allow Private Citizens to Go After Gun Makers
A new bill in California would allow private citizens go after gun makers in the same way Texas lets them target abortion providers.
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California Moves Closer to Budget Deal as Deadline Looms
California leaders are closer to approving a final operating budget of $262.6 billion.
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California Weighs Extending Eviction Protections Past June
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will pay off all past-due rent that accumulated due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Calif. Governor Won't Lift Virus State of Emergency
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he’s not ready to give up broad powers and will keep a statewide state of emergency declaration due to the coronavirus pandemic in place.
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Vaccine Lottery: Millions in Cash Prizes for Vaccinated Californians
California Gov. Gavin Newsom played game show host Friday in a drawing for 15 winners of $50,000 prizes for getting vaccinated against the coronavirus.
