Persistent budget deficits and alleged improper spending and errors by county departments were cited in the audit.
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Posted inFire & Emergency
Californians approved $1.5 billion for wildfire prevention. How will the state spend it?
The governor has proposed spending climate bond money dedicated to wildfire mitigation in various ways. Some lawmakers think a focused strategy would be more effective.
Posted in2024 Election
Top Democrats say they won’t just ‘Trump-proof’ California — they’ll make it affordable again
Gov. Newsom wants the California Legislature to prepare for the Trump administration, but its leaders also say they heard voters’ message on lowering the cost of living.
Posted in2024 Election
California’s Republican caucus is growing and more diverse, but it’s a long way from power
While Democrats retain a supermajority, experts say Republican wins – and an increasingly diverse GOP Caucus – signal potential shifts in voter sentiment among non white voters.
Posted in2024 Election
California voters pass Prop. 34 health care spending rules
Prop. 34 is about healthcare spending. But it will also likely quash the controversial AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s fight for rent control.