Reparations advocates are campaigning for two proposals that failed in the final hours of last year’s legislative session.

As part of his $322.2 billion spending plan for the 2025–26 budget year, Newsom is prioritizing existing programs and future ...

An obscure provision of the federal code that gives tax breaks to wealthier Americans from high-tax jurisdictions could threaten to upend a delicate negotiating process between President-elect Donald ...

Ever since Republicans took back control of the U.S. House in 2022, their biggest concern has been the unruly hard-right ...

In education, popular programs like free school meals, before-and-after-school care, and summer school will remain intact.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal included a $228.9 billion general fund that would rely on $17 billion in reserves ...

Gov. Newsom's 2026 budget aims to address California's deficit and prioritize education, housing, healthcare, and more. Learn ...

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.

Gov. Gavin Newsom gave a quick preview of his budget on Monday, sounding a moderate note after the crushing presidential ...

Governor Newsom painted a bright picture of California's economy, fueled by big stock market gains by the state's wealthiest residents, and previous spending cuts. But he warned that the budget could ...

Each year, the governor and the Legislature spend months negotiating thousands of items in the state budget. With $107 ...

Democrats need to show we can deliver real results on affordability,” said state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco.