Newsom pressed to raise tax for Medi-Cal by unions, progressives
By Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters Advocates gather on the steps of the state Capitol in…
How Newsom aims to close California’s $2.9 billion budget shortfall
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released his annual budget proposal to close the state’s projected $2.9 billion shortfall…
Newsom’s budget shows revenue gain. Is it real?
By Dan Walters, CalMatters California’s Director of Finance, Joe Stephenshaw, leads the budget proposal presentation for the 2026-27…
Gov. Gavin Newsom to propose California 2026-2027 budget
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said the state faces a $2.9 billion budget deficit this year, an amount…
What to know about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s last state budget
By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during the State of the State address in the…
Gov. Gavin Newsom touts California progress in State of the State
By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the media during last January’s budget presentation. Photo by Miguel…
Newsom set to unveil his last budget. An $18 billion deficit awaits.
By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the media as he releases last year’s budget revision…
Monique Limón takes helm of California Senate
By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón addresses lawmakers during her swearing-in ceremony in…
Dire CA issues loom over Newsom, would-be successors
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Political California…
Monique Limón vows more oversight of spending as new leader of CA State Senate
The California State Senate kicked off the new year, ushering in its new leader, Monique Limón, on Monday.…
California’s budget outlook is grim. Here’s what you need to know
Gov. Gavin Newsom opened this year with a rosy forecast: Buoyed by $17 billion more in revenue than…
Why Newsom is facing an $18 billion deficit
By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom releases his revised 2025-26 budget proposal in Sacramento on May…