Apr 11, 2025

Barbed Wire   |   state budget Legislative Action on “Budget Bill Jr.”

Before leaving for Spring Recess on Thursday, the State Legislature approved Assembly Bill 100. Commonly referred to as a “Budget Bill, Jr.” this measure amends a prior Budget Act and makes several program area adjustments

Jan 10, 2025

Barbed Wire   |   state budget RCRC’s Rural Rundown of Governor Newsom’s 2025-26 Proposed Budget

On Friday, January 10th, Governor Newsom released his Administration’s 2025-26 Proposed Budget. This proposal begins the budget development process between the Governor and Legislature; with the onus on lawmakers who must pass a budget by June 15th for the...

Jun 28, 2024

Barbed Wire   |   state budget Highlights of the Latest Bills in the 2024-25 State Budget Package

Over the past week, the Legislature acted on several budget-related bills, including two “budget bills junior” and a handful of budget trailer bills. The measures introduced and acted upon, collectively reflect an agreement between Governor...