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California Politics · CaliforniaCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a $12 billion deficit Wednesday in the May revision of his state budget proposal, casting blame on the Trump administration for creating an unpredictable economic environment.
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Newsom announces $12B deficit in revised California budget proposal
39% Left coverage: 108 sources

US Politics · CaliforniaGov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop enrolling more low-income immigrants without legal status in a state-funded health care program starting in 2026 and begin charging those already enrolled a monthly premium the following year.See the Story
California Governor Proposes Pausing Expansion of Health Care to Low-Income Immigrants
37% Right coverage: 78 sources

Gavin Newsom · CaliforniaGov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting funding for California newsrooms by 67%, reducing the state’s contribution from the expected $30 million to $10 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that begins July 1. The funding cut affects a new, high-profile deal with Google to support local news outlets through what's called the News Transformation Fund. The proposed funding reduction is just one piece of a proposal to confront a mounting deficit. Initia…See the Story
Newsom Rolls Back $20M for California Newsrooms to Reduce Budget Deficit
37% Center coverage: 11 sources