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Governor Releases 2024-25 May Revision

Mishaal Gill and Veronica Molina
May 10, 2024

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revise summary with an unusual approach of delivering a proposal that includes solutions for two years of budget problems in a single budget.

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Governor and Legislature Reach Early Action Agreement on State Budget

Elizabeth Esquivel, Mishaal Gill and Veronica Molina
Apr 5, 2024

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Legislative Update: CASBO Advocacy Days 2024 and Bill Update

Elizabeth Esquivel, Mishaal Gill and Veronica Molina
Mar 28, 2024

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Senate Releases Early Action Budget Plan

Elizabeth Esquivel, Mishaal Gill and Veronica Molina
Mar 15, 2024

In a proactive move to address California’s budget challenges, Senate Leader Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee Chair Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) have unveiled a California State Senate Early Action Plan, “Shrink the Shortfall”, a strategy by Senate Democrats to mitigate the deficit through decisive budgetary measures. 

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CASBO’s Initial Budget Response

Elizabeth Esquivel, Mishaal Gill and Veronica Molina
Feb 22, 2024

CASBO’s legislative committee met to discuss the Governor’s January Budget proposal and, with recent trailer bill language (TBL) released, worked to develop an initial response.

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Trailer Bill Language Released and LAO Releases New Report

Elizabeth Esquivel, Mishaal Gill and Veronica Molina
Feb 7, 2024

The K-12 Omnibus trailer bill language was released by the Department of Finance, which provides additional information on the Governor’s budget proposal.

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