Newsom vs Legislature Over Budget

Governor Gavin Newsom faces a budget showdown with California’s legislature as they clash over priorities—legislators pushing to restore funding for education, healthcare, and social services, while Newsom’s plan proposes cuts. This mirrors a 1999 battle with Gray Davis, when similar tensions shut down communication and highlighted the enduring power struggle between governors and lawmakers. Even as Newsom eyes a presidential run, his influence wanes as he heads into lame-duck status, while legislators, backed by constituents and advocates, rally around their own $6 billion-plus spending plan, betting on higher revenues to make up the difference. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/108c1904fcf91de7