As the Budget Churns (2010 Edition)

July 28th, 2010 admin

California’s constitution required a budget be enacted by June 30th. Californians ought to ask June 30th of what year as there are no negotiations in Sacramento right now. Meanwhile, there was some news from Governor Schwarzenegger. He told reporters today , “If I do not get all of the things that we need … I will not sign a budget, and it could actually drag out until the next governor gets into office.” Democrats’ response is that the Governor threatens children and public education. …


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