July 7, 2014 | Ben Adler
Four months after Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers announced “emergency drought legislation,” the vast majority of the money sits untouched.
June 24, 2014 | Ben Adler
School districts, teachers and state taxpayers will each chip in more money to stabilize the California State Teachers Retirement System under a measure signed Tuesday by Governor Jerry Brown.
June 16, 2014 | Katie Orr
Democrats are lauding the passage of California’s $156 billion budget while Republicans say state spending is becoming excessive.
June 13, 2014 | Ben Adler
California Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders say they’ve reached a final budget deal.
June 12, 2014 | Ben Adler
California Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders have yet to announce a state budget deal – even though many of their compromises have been ratified by a joint Senate-Assembly conference committee
June 12, 2014 | Katie Orr
California lawmakers are rejecting a budget proposal by Governor Jerry Brown that would cap the number of hours home healthcare workers can be paid for.
June 12, 2014 | Max Pringle
California colleges and universities could get an additional $100 million if tax revenue exceeds expectations this fiscal year.
June 11, 2014 | Ben Adler
Gov. Jerry Brown has convinced Democratic lawmakers to use his more conservative revenue projections. But Democrats will still get some of their top priorities - including pre-kindergarten and child care for thousands of low-income four-year-olds.
June 11, 2014 | Katie Orr
One of the largest points of tension in this year’s budget process is whether to implement new restrictions on California’s In-Home Supportive Services program.
June 9, 2014 | Ben Adler
By the end of the week, it’s likely California will have a budget deal at the state Capitol.
