California Budget Proposal Finally Debated By Full Legislature
The state Senate and Assembly are scheduled to vote on a budget Thursday that does not raise taxes or charge new fees.
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The state Senate and Assembly are scheduled to vote on a budget Thursday that does not raise taxes or charge new fees.
California lawmakers got their first look during brief committee hearings Wednesday at a proposal that attempts to end the state's record-long budget impasse and close a $19 billion deficit, primarily through targeted spending cuts and a large dose of creative accounting.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days.
In a last-minute flurry of activity, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed hundreds of bills before Thursday's midnight deadline.
Outside Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's office hangs a clock of sorts. But instead of telling time, it shows how many days the state has been without a budget and calculates a running tab of how much that's costing taxpayers.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders met after a two-day hiatus Thursday in an attempt to break the state's budget impasse but failed to reach agreement on closing the $19 billion deficit.
Like the high-profile races for California governor and U.S. Senate, the race for secretary of state pits a seasoned politician against a businessman making his first run for public office.
Nearly a quarter of the way through California's fiscal year, legislative leaders and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger still were struggling to end the state's record budget impasse and make long-term reforms.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders have canceled their scheduled budget talks, continuing a record-long impasse over enacting a state spending plan.
Nearly a quarter of the way through California's fiscal year, legislative leaders and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger are scheduled to resume negotiations over closing the state's budget deficit.
A new Field Poll shows the races for California attorney general and lieutenant governor are about even, with many voters still undecided.
After suggesting the end could be near, aides to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Legislature's top leaders say they will resume work next week on trying to end California's record-long budget impasse.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders will continue their budget talks in Santa Monica as the governor recovers from a cold.
The two candidates seeking to replace Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger were quick to criticize him again Monday for failing to reach a deal with the Legislature on how to solve California's $19 billion budget shortfall.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders have concluded their latest round of budget talks with no resolution about how to close California's $19 billion deficit.
California has broken its record for the longest budget impasse as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger holds talks with state lawmakers.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger blasted the state legislature while speaking in San Francisco on Tuesday for "wasting time" while the state continues to go without a budget.
