Brown's Budget Sends Surplus Cash Mostly to Schools
The state brought in more tax revenue than expected this year, but Gov. Brown's new budget takes a conservative tack. As expected, the bulk of the money is going to schools, including another $500 million to the state's universities. Brown is not adding money for social welfare programs or the courts, but he did outline a plan for how to expand healthcare coverage with the state -- not the counties -- taking the lead.
Budget Protesters Take to Streets Over Health Cuts
Protesters rallied in five cities around the state on Tuesday, calling for a roll-back of cuts to public health programs, such as adult dental care and children nutrition programs. Gov. Jerry Brown is proposing cuts to some of those programs in his latest budget draft.