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California is facing a record $68 billion budget deficit, which is expected to double next year. The deficit is due to a decline in tax revenues and a slump in hiring and homebuying. Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking changes to costly healthcare and wage laws to address the problem.

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California is facing a record $68 billion budget deficit, according to the nonpartisan legislative analyst of the state. The deficit has been caused by a decline in tax revenues due to a slump in hiring and homebuying. The deficit could have significant consequences for Governor Gavin Newsom and the Democratic party, leading to cuts in spending and potentially unpopular tax increases. The state's income tax revenue has fallen flat, contributing to the budget shortfall.

The budget deficit is a result of several factors, including a decline in tax collections due to a decrease in hiring and homebuying. The state is also facing a mass exodus of residents, with many leaving due to high taxes and a high cost of living. This loss of population has resulted in a decrease in tax revenues for the state.

Governor Newsom and the Democratic party will now have to grapple with how to address the budget deficit. This could lead to difficult decisions, such as cutting funding for programs and services or increasing taxes. The deficit could also have political implications, as unpopular decisions made to address the shortfall could impact the party's popularity.

The record budget deficit in California has attracted national attention, with media outlets reporting on the severity of the situation. Some conservative voices have linked the budget deficit to the state's progressive policies and high taxes. However, others have pointed out that the deficit is largely due to economic factors such as the decline in tax revenues.

Looking ahead, California will have to find a way to address its budget deficit and stabilize its finances. This could involve making tough choices about spending and taxation, as well as exploring ways to boost economic growth and attract new residents to the state. The budget deficit will likely remain a pressing issue for Governor Newsom and state lawmakers in the months and years to come.

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Thread Age 520 days

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California faces record $68 billion budget deficit, analyst says

NPR - 520 days ago - The nation's most populous state — with an economy that is the fifth largest in the world — has been struggling with the rising prices of most goods and services.

The United States isn’t in a recession, but California is

Washington Examiner - 520 days ago - In a blow to Democratic Party claims that California is the economic engine of the nation and an even bigger blow to the presidential aspirations of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), the nonpartisan California Legislative Analyst’s Office reported Thursday that not only was California’s government facing a short-term $68 billion budget deficit, but the state appears to be in a recession.

CA Legislative Analyst Predicts Budget Deficit Will Double Next Year, to $68B

San Jose Inside - 520 days ago - California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, a Hollister Democrat, says that when it became clear that tax revenues would be substantially below estimates the Legislature should commit to a budget that protects classroom funding.

Three ways California's $68 billion budget deficit could hurt Newsom and Democrats

The Weekly Standard - 520 days ago - California faces a projected $68 billion budget deficit that will require spending cuts and dips into reserve funds, forcing Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and state Democrats to make major changes next year.

Analysts predict $68 billion deficit in California budget next year

Santa Monica Daily Press - 520 days ago - With tax revenues in free fall, California faces a $68 billion budget deficit that will require spending cuts and reserve funds to close

Gavin Newsom’s guess on tax collections was off by $26 billion, and now California faces a record $68 billion budget deficit

Fortune - 520 days ago - Gov. Gavin Newsom drew up his budget without knowing what tax collections would be, and was off by $26 billion.

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California faces record $68 billion budget deficit, analyst says

The United States isn’t in a recession, but California is

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Analysts predict $68 billion deficit in California budget next year

Gavin Newsom’s guess on tax collections was off by $26 billion, and now California faces a record $68 billion budget deficit

California faces 'severe revenue decline,' record $68 billion budget deficit as mass exodus continues

State of California Now Facing Record Deficit of $68 Billion, According to Non-Partisan Analyst

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California Faces Record $68 Billion Budget Deficit

California faces record $68 billion budget deficit as slump in hiring and homebuying hits tax collections

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California budget deficit soars to $68 billion as tax revenues fall

California’s income tax revenue falls flat - The Sun-Gazette Newspaper