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California Plans Potential Prison Closure to Address $12 Billion Budget Deficit

Friday, May 16

California might see another closure of a prison next year, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised budget proposal.The governor did not specify which state prison could be selected as the one that would be closing.The proposal is part of efforts to manage the state's... Read More.

California Halts Enrollment for Low-Income Immigrants in Medi-Cal Amid Budget Crisis

Wednesday, May 14

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to halt the enrollment of low-income immigrants without legal status in a state-funded health care program, starting in 2026. This decision comes in response to a higher-than-expected cost of the program, which exceeded initial estimates by $2.7... Read More.

Rural Counties Face Financial Strain as Secure Rural Schools Act Excluded from Budget

Tuesday, April 1

The Secure Rural Schools Act, a significant financial support mechanism for counties with extensive federal land, has been excluded from the recent budget passed by Congress. This exclusion stems from cost-cutting measures under the Trump administration. The Act was designed to compensate counties for... Read More.

California Republican Leader Calls for Federal Audit of Medi-Cal Amid Rising Costs and Budget Strain

Friday, March 21

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher has introduced Assembly Joint Resolution 4, seeking a federal audit of California's Medi-Cal program due to increasing costs that may jeopardize patient care and other state initiatives. Gallagher highlighted concerns with the expansion of Medi-Cal to include illegal immigrants,... Read More.

Honey Lake Valley Pool Faces Budget Challenges with Shorter Season Consideration

Tuesday, March 18

The Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority (HLVRA) is proactively addressing a potential budget shortfall for the upcoming summer season at the Honey Lake Valley Community Pool. Anticipating financial constraints, the board is considering measures to manage the pool's operations more efficiently.A key concern highlighted... Read More.

Forest Safety at Risk: Budget Cuts Lead to U.S. Forest Service Layoffs

Monday, February 24

CHICO, Calif. — Concerns are mounting over fire safety as federal budget cuts lead to significant layoffs within the U.S. Forest Service. Tanya Torst, a former employee from the Mendocino National Forest in Chico, has voiced her worries about how these reductions will impact... Read More.

Carl DeMaio Criticizes 46% Cost Increase in Healthcare Budget for Undocumented Immigrants

Thursday, February 13

Assemblyman Carl DeMaio raised concerns during the first budget hearing of 2025, focusing on the governor's proposed budget for providing healthcare to undocumented immigrants in California. He highlighted a significant discrepancy in cost estimations provided by Governor Gavin Newsom's office. Initially, the cost was... Read More.

County CAO Highlights Budget Challenges for Fairgrounds

Wednesday, September 25

County CAO Richard Egan outlined significant concerns for the Lassen County Fairgrounds during the budget hearings, citing notable financial shortfalls. Egan reported that the fairgrounds had overspent by $150,000 and failed to meet revenue expectations. The recommended budget carried a zero balance for Line... Read More.

Plumas County Budget Crisis: Elected Officials Call for Action

Friday, June 21

A coalition of elected officials in Plumas County has raised serious concerns about the 2024-2025 recommended budget in an open letter addressed to the Board of Supervisors and residents. The officials criticize the budget for proposing increased expenditures without sustainable revenue sources and... Read More.

CA Senators Push for $10 Billion Climate Bond to Support Disadvantaged Communities Amid Budget Cuts

Friday, June 21

Three California state senators are backing a $10 billion climate bond developed by environmental and social justice groups as an alternative to a separate spending proposal moving through the Senate. This push comes just a week before the June 28 deadline to place bonds... Read More.

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California Plans Potential Prison Closure to Address $12 Billion Budget Deficit

California Halts Enrollment for Low-Income Immigrants in Medi-Cal Amid Budget Crisis

Rural Counties Face Financial Strain as Secure Rural Schools Act Excluded from Budget

California Republican Leader Calls for Federal Audit of Medi-Cal Amid Rising Costs and Budget Strain

Honey Lake Valley Pool Faces Budget Challenges with Shorter Season Consideration

Forest Safety at Risk: Budget Cuts Lead to U.S. Forest Service Layoffs

Carl DeMaio Criticizes 46% Cost Increase in Healthcare Budget for Undocumented Immigrants

County CAO Highlights Budget Challenges for Fairgrounds

Plumas County Budget Crisis: Elected Officials Call for Action

CA Senators Push for $10 Billion Climate Bond to Support Disadvantaged Communities Amid Budget Cuts

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