January 11, 2024 – CalMatter’s* Capitol reporters, Mikhail Zinshteyn and Sameea Kamal, summarize reactions to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2024-2025 budget proposal, which includes cuts to spending on higher education, climate initiatives, and housing in the face of a projected $38 billion deficit.
“Cutting housing programs by $1.2 billion will only exacerbate a dire situation for these communities,” wrote Michelle Pariset, legislative affairs director for the nonprofit advocacy group Public Advocates.
