Balancing The State Budget, Deficit Challenges

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Thursday, May 21, 2020 | Sacramento, CA

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Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have less than a month to resolve the $54 billion deficit and pass a balanced budget.

Part of the plan to cover the massive deficit includes slashing some $119 million in spending that keeps more than 45,000 people out of nursing homes.

It’s a part of a series of budget cuts that target older adults, who are among most at risk of being infected with COVID-19. The state has until June 15 to vote and approve a legitimate spending plan.

Today on Insight, we take a closer look at the budget process.

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