Editorial: Budget Situation Requires ‘Tough Choices’
A Contra Costa Times editorial argues, "Despite all the daunting budget challenges facing the state, too many members of the Legislature fail to grasp the seriousness of the situation and are unwilling to make the tough choices required to put the state's fiscal house in order." It adds, "The Legislature and governor need to tighten spending, reform pensions, eliminate unproductive tax loopholes and ease the regulatory burden on California businesses."
- "Contra Costa Times Editorial: State Budget Situation Worsens, Calling for Tough Decisions in Sacramento" (Contra Costa Times, 3/3).