Brown projects new tax plan amid revenue shortfall
Gov. Brown revealed a June surplus drop seen at 257 million dollars, with a budget outlook showing the gap swelling to about 600 million by July 1 and a revenue decline. Finance Director Roy Bell warned the figures may still be optimistic, fueling talk of possible tax hikes next year, though Brown said no general tax increases will be supported if the gap is not widened.
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California Budget Row Caps Tax Debate Amid Revisions
Gov. Brown faces resistance as lawmakers scrutinize revised revenue projections and large pending bills. Assembly Speaker Leo McCarthy warns estimates may be optimistic, while education spending rises with enrollment growth. Unemployment contacts temper the forecast as pleas for timely leadership intensify.
Housing bill advances to full Senate after committee vote
Sacramento sees Gov Browne backed 950 million dollar housing program move forward as Assembly Ways and Means approves the measure. Senate passes its version. 10-2 in Assembly and 1-3 in another committee. A joint conference committee will merge the two versions.
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California leaders push farm bill with secret ballot unions
In Sacramento lawmakers press a farm labor bill to Gov. Brown within 10 days to allow secret ballot union elections for farmworkers, aiming for an Aug. 30 effective date. The plan garners support from Teamsters Cesar Chavez United Farm Workers and California AFL CIO amid party clashes and questioning of session rules.
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