US EditionCalifornia lawmakers found money for these pet projects even as they slashed the budget
- California's Legislature allocated at least $415 million for local projects despite a $12 billion deficit this year, highlighting budgetary priorities.
- Around $250 million of these funds came from the $10 billion Proposition 4 climate bond approved by voters last year.
- Some earmarks raise concerns as lawmakers spent on amenities in wealthy communities rather than essential needs during a tough budget year.
- Kristen Cox stated that the funds spent often do not reach the neediest Californians, despite efforts to enhance district communities.
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California lawmakers found money for these pet projects even as they slashed the budget
Despite facing a $12 billion deficit this year, California’s Legislature still managed to spend at least $415 million for local projects to help lawmakers win their next elections.
State lawmakers found money for these pet projects even as they slashed the budget
Despite facing a $12 billion deficit this year, California’s Legislature still managed to spend at least $415 million for local projects to help lawmakers win their next elections. CalMatters found close to 100 earmarks inserted into just one of the state’s budget bills for local projects and programs that had little apparent benefit to anyone outside the lawmakers’ districts. Some of the earmarks raise concerns about legislative priorities in …
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