Debate Over Calif. Budget Expected To Be a Long One
Political analysts and other observers of the California Legislature expect this year's budget debate to be just as drawn out and contentious as budget battles in recent years. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's (R) proposal includes substantial cuts to health care and again calls for voters to shift money from special state funds for mental health care and early childhood health care and education programs.
- "Another Long California Budget Battle Expected" (Yamamura, Sacramento Bee, 1/19).