Brown Budget Eliminates Farm and Ranch Tax Breaks
In an effort to cut $12 billion from the budget, Governor Brown has proposed to zero out a program that gives tax breaks to ranchers and farmers. The Williamson Act reduces taxes for large landowners like farmers and ranchers who agree to keep their lands undeveloped.
Foster Kids Find Benefits in Reconnecting with Family
Children who are raised in foster care often lose touch with their biological relatives. A new federal law requires states to help these children find their birth families.