Gavin Newsom at a news conference in Oakland in 2021 to announced a tax rebate for Californians. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislators are paying now for a huge flub two years ago. And don’t the Sacramento politicians wish they had that money now as they face a projected $45-billion budget deficit! The state should have simply sent out checks, as it does for income tax overpayments. There are many more budget disagreements — like over housing for homeless people, street cleanups after the homeless leave, business tax credits and prison closings.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 10, 2024 11:32 UTC