Newsom, California and budget

Newsom floats $322 billion budget that would pull California out of deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) proposed a $322 billion budget for California on Monday in an attempt to burnish his legacy as his time leading the state draws to a close. If his budget is approved, it would be the first time in two years California is not expected to have a deficit in its state
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $322.2 billion budget with no deficit. Here’s what’s in it
California no longer faces a budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday, two months after budget officials projected a $2 billion deficit that had left little room for additional government spending.
Commentary – Gov. Newsom to Present 2026 Budget: What Black Californians Should Watch
Gov. Newsom's 2026 budget aims to address California's deficit and prioritize education, housing, healthcare, and more. Learn about the proposed allocations.
After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populous state. But the budget Newsom announced Monday is mostly a placeholder as California waits to see if incoming President Donald Trump will follow
How Gov. Newsom's proposed budget would affect California education
In education, popular programs like free school meals, before-and-after-school care, and summer school will remain intact. The budget fully funds universal transitional kindergarten, offering free education to approximately 400,
Despite revenue increase, Newsom plans to pull from California’s rainy day reserves
California Gov. Gavin Newsom previewed his $322.2 billion budget proposal for 2025-2026 during a visit Monday to California State University, Stanislaus.
Newsom proposes ‘balanced’ budget with no deficits
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday proposed a $322 billion budget that he said would be “balanced” and without deficits — marking a significant turnaround after two years of
In major turnaround, California will have a budget surplus, Newsom says
California will not have a budget deficit next year, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday based on projections from his finance team. The budget picture Newsom describes is a major turnaround from the $47 billion deficit last year and the $32 billion shortfall the year before.
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes $322B budget for California with no deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populous state. But the budget Newsom announced Monday is mostly a placeholder as California waits to see if incoming President Donald Trump will follow through on threats to revoke billions in federal dollars,
Proposed California budget has no deficit, but could be affected by federal government
The budget Newsom announced Monday is mostly a placeholder as California waits to see if incoming President Donald Trump will follow through on threats to revoke billions in federal dollars, which could force lawmakers to make painful cuts to essential programs.
Pacific Palisades inferno forces thousands to flee California homes; Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency
A brush fire that broke out in Southern California Tuesday afternoon is putting 200 acres with structures under "immediate ...
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Newsom projects slight budget surplus for 2025, with focus on saving, accountability
As part of his $322.2 billion spending plan for the 2025–26 budget year, Newsom is prioritizing existing programs and future ...
Five things to watch as California’s Legislature returns to the Capitol in 2025
A supermajority of Democrats and an emboldened Republicans return to the Capitol today, at odds over how to lower the cost of ...
California Schools Stay Open Despite Plummeting Enrollment
Ballooning costs and shrinking student populations have left districts facing financial crises, but political pressures have ...
Newsom promises efficient and accountable state budget, delivers bloated and ineffective spending plan
Focusing on the numbers, not the rhetoric, it is clear that Governor Newsom’s proposal does not promote a lean and efficient ...