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Posted inGovernment, News, Politics

California Legislature approves $214.8 billion budget

California lawmakers on Thursday approved a $214.8 billion state budget that would spend more on health care and education, bolster the state’s top firefighting agency following devastating wildfire seasons, and boost state reserves. The spending plan was passed with separate votes by the state Assembly and Senate. It now goes to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who […]

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