Newsom announces $12B deficit in revised California budget proposal

Newsom has self to blame on budget

The California state budget has grown significantly under Gov. Gavin Newsom. In 2018-19, the state general fund budget spent $143 billion. Now, the governor is calling for over $226 billion in general fund spending even in the face of anticipated economic challenges. The governor’s May Revise anticipates an economic slowdown in the coming year, including reduced growth in the national Gross Domestic Product, greater unemployment and a downgradin…

Newsom prioritizes Illegal Immigrants over Taxpayers - KMJ's Afternoon Drive

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Faced with budget woes, Gavin Newsom wants more tax credits for Hollywood

Some lawmakers warn that other states could respond with even more aggressive incentives, creating a “race to the bottom.” (Getty Images) This story was originally published by CalMatters. Staring down a $12 billion budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed steep cuts to California’s health care services and public universities — all while promising more dollars to Hollywood. Newsom on Wednesday doubled down on his proposal to expand the state’…

Helsinki defies government plan to restrict migrant healthcare

The Finnish government is pressing ahead with a plan to limit healthcare services for undocumented migrants, but the city of Helsinki has announced it will not implement the proposed restrictions. The draft law, led by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, seeks to restrict access for undocumented residents to emergency care only. At present, these individuals are also eligible for essential treatment, including care for chronic illnesses.

DOGE And Dr. OZ Make Key Move To Block Illegal Aliens From Accessing Medicaid - The American Tribune.com

A new rule created by CMS could be the key to stopping fraud, waste, and abuse of federally subsidized health insurance, with CMS director Dr. Oz saying he believes that the recently announced rule will stop states from using Medicaid funding for fraudulent purposes and stop illegal immigrants from getting free healthcare. For context, on May 12, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a statement explaining that they…

MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV-TV) -- The Medi-Cal program for undocumented people could be at risk. On Wednesday afternoon, California Governor Gavin Newsom presented his proposal to cut expenses in the state after announcing a $12 billion deficit in the state fund. This benefit was one of the cuts mentioned by the Governor of California, who at his recalculated press conference did not eliminate the service only seek to contain the costs. I note that …