Other states are showing California how to protect its budget without cutting needed services

Other states are showing California how to protect its budget without cutting needed services

Now is not the time to pit programs and people against each other. California leaders should boost revenue and make the tax system fairer.

Other States Are Showing California How to Protect Its Budget Without Cutting Needed Services

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As California leaders and advocates enter prime budget negotiations, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised proposal may soon provide clarity, revealing an expected shortfall and a lot of uncertainty driven by federal leaders. By Chris Hoene CalMatters Opinion At the same time, Californians are facing real and growing needs, driven by risi…