Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes $14 billion in budget cuts due to decreased state revenue from the coronavirus. Valley News/Courtesy photo
ADAM BEAM
Associated Press
SACRAMENTO (AP) — The California Assembly slammed Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget proposal on Tuesday, criticizing his proposed cuts to public education, health care and environmental protections during a rare meeting that allowed them to question the administration directly.
Few state lawmakers used their platform to offer an alternative plan, as the administration faces the challenge of cutting a staggering $54.3 billion from the state budget that pays for services for nearly 40 million people.
California's Democratic-controlled Legislature is hurrying to approve a spending plan by June 15 because, if they don't, the state Constitution requires them to give up their salaries.
Lawmakers normally have months to examine the governor's proposal while carefully c
