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California Budget Stalemate

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July 1 is the constitutional deadline for the state to enact a spending plan, but lawmakers still can’t agree on a budget. We find out what’s causing the gridlock.

Guests:

John Laird, member of the California State Assembly, District 27 (D-Santa Cruz) and chair of the Budget Committee

Roger Niello, member of the California State Assembly, District 5 (R-Sacramento) and vice chair of the Budget Committee

Fred Silva, fiscal policy adviser for California Forward, a non-partisan, non-profit organization interested in governance and fiscal reform

Michael Genest, director of the California Department of Finance

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