California's Final Budget Under Newsom: Challenges and Opportunities

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California's governor Gavin Newsom projects a $9 billion revenue increase for 2026-27, relying on the AI-driven economy, while forecasting a modest $2.9 billion shortfall for the upcoming year, with concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom and long-term fiscal challenges including reduced housing and homelessness funding.
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- California faces $3B deficit in Gavin Newsom’s final state budget San Francisco Chronicle
- Newsom’s budget plan banks on strong revenues despite fiscal risks Los Angeles Times
- California’s Newsom Looks to Increase Budget by $11 Billion Bloomberg.com
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