Gov. Newsom, California lawmakers are close to reaching budget deal

Last-minute budget change brings California housing policy fight to a head

Elements of California’s final budget deal are bringing to the forefront housing debates that have been simmering in the Legislature for years, forcing lawmakers to make big decisions before the new fiscal year begins July 1.

San Francisco budget cuts: leaders try to minimize impact

San Francisco lawmakers are inching toward a budget draft. Everyone agrees that cuts will have to be made to cover a projected shortfall, but now work is underway to minimize the impact of those cuts.

Newsom agrees to ease budget cuts as California seeks more time to fix growing deficit

The budget deal between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature forgoes or delays many of Newsom’s proposed cuts, but the deficit is only likely to grow.

California Democrats, Gavin Newsom reach budget deal to close major deficit. Here’s their plan

A Quick Look at the Middle Part of the California Legislative Session – California Globe

What generally happens in the middle part of the California Legislative Session? Immediately after the house of origin deadline, the budget deliberations are in full swing and bills must quickly be considered in the second house. The first half of June is spent mainly on the adoption of the budget bill as well as about two dozen trailer bills, which often implement significant statutory changes as part of the adoption of the state budget. For th…

Newsom, Democrats reach $321 billion California budget deal

The spending plan reflects resistance to making sweeping cuts to reduce a $12 billion budget deficit expected in the year ahead, with Democratic lawmakers citing uncertainty about the scope of California's financial problems.