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Newsom floats $322 billion budget that would pull California out of deficit

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) proposed a $322 billion budget for California on Monday in an attempt to burnish his legacy as his time leading the state draws to a close. If his budget is approved, it would be the first time in two years California is not expected to have a deficit in its state

Sacramento Bee on MSN · 3d

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $322.2 billion budget with no deficit. Here’s what’s in it

California no longer faces a budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday, two months after budget officials projected a $2 billion deficit that had left little room for additional government spending.

The Hill on MSN · 3d

Newsom proposes ‘balanced’ budget with no deficits

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday proposed a $322 billion budget that he said would be “balanced” and without deficits — marking a significant turnaround after two years of

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass scrutinized for being abroad

CNN on MSN · 55m

As the L.A. fires rage, Mayor Karen Bass faces fierce criticism for overseas trip, budget cuts

As the most destructive fire in Los Angeles area history rages, Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism over the timing of an overseas trip and budget cuts made months ago that affected the city’s fire department.

ABC · 4h

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pushes back against criticism over management of wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.

Fox News · 5h

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass facing backlash for lack of preparation in wildfire response

Fox News chief breaking news correspondent Trace Gallagher has the latest on the criticism that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is receiving due to her city’s response to the California wildfires on ‘The Story.

Los Angeles Officials Slashed Fire Budget

Washington Examiner on MSN · 7h

California fires put Los Angeles and outlying areas on high alert: What to know

Los Angeles is reeling from the most destructive wildfires in its history, and firefighters are struggling to contain the devastating blaze.

abc7NY · 11h

Los Angeles cut $17.5M from fire department budget months before deadly fires

Seven months before the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, the city's fire department budget for this fiscal year was cut by more than $17.5 million, records show.

The New Republic on MSN · 1d

Los Angeles Officials Slashed Fire Budget Months Before Horrific Fires

Los Angeles authorities have evacuated some 30,000 people as of Wednesday, as flames tear through the Pacific Palisades, threatening more than 10,000 homes. And even though the fires are literally in their own backyard,

California, wildfires

CalMatters · 3h

California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating

As climate change warms the planet, wildfires have become so unpredictable and extreme that new words were invented: firenado, gigafire, fire siege — even fire pandemic. California has 78 more annual “fire days” — when conditions are ripe for fires to spark — than 50 years ago.

ABC · 39m

Before, during and after the wildfires: A look at the devastation in California

Unprecedented wildfires in Los Angeles County in California are decimating thousands of structures and displacing thousands of residents.

BBC · 3h

Fierce wildfires continue burning out of control in California

Coming up on the programme, Experts estimate a $50 billion cost as wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles. We also examine the challenges facing Lebanon’s new president as he tackles the country’s economic crisis.

5hon MSN

LA fires underscore how much California has to lose if Trump withholds disaster aid

The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster. President-elect Trump has threatened ...

LAist on MSN2d

Newsom projects slight budget surplus for 2025, with focus on saving, accountability

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

Fact Check: California bill on unemployment benefits for undocumented immigrants was vetoed

A California bill that would have allowed undocumented immigrants to receive unemployment benefits was vetoed by Governor ...

Khloe Kardashian Criticizes Firefighter Budget Cuts Amid L.A. Wildfire Disaster

While it is unknown if much of the Kardashian-Jenner clan has been affected by the wildfires, older sister Kim Kardashian 's ...

11hon MSN

Real estate tycoon tells California to 'revolt and protest' Democrats who could have prevented fire disaster

Grant Cardone tells Fox News Digital Californians must "demand" Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass are held accountable and resign over the "corrupted" wildfire management.

11hon MSN

LA fire chief warned Mayor Karen Bass last month that budget cuts would impact department’s ability to fight wildfires

The budget, approved last year by Bass, cut mainly administrative jobs but also axed about $7 million from its overtime budget.

12hon MSN

Illinois Braces for Budget Hit on ‘Unpredictable’ Trump

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Wednesday said his administration is preparing for potential budget hits from the incoming ...

3don MSN

Despite revenue increase, Newsom plans to pull from California’s rainy day reserves

California Gov. Gavin Newsom previewed his $322.2 billion budget proposal for 2025-2026 during a visit Monday to California ...

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