Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday morning that California is facing a shortfall of $12 billion for the upcoming budget year.

Many of the suggested cuts, which would require congressional approval, target federal programs that benefit the poor.

to parliament for passage, part of the process towards the 2025/26 (July-June) budget presentation next month. It has also sent spending proposals that set the total expenditure at about 4 ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday gave an update on California's financial situation and pitched his proposed $322 billion state spending plan for the upcoming year.