Newsom says state's budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion

It's about $10 billion more than predicted in January, when the governor offered his first budget proposal.

[nickthompson]

And yet they wanna pay billions in reparations. Intelligent leadership

[Gavin]

If you don’t address the crimes and keep protecting criminals, all the rich people are going to leave

[jodydarby]

…and now they’re looking at paying reparations?!? This is ignorance.

[swamibr]

Wow.. he’s completely broken the state. He should definitely run for President.

[Moon_Cricket_Stinks]

Richest state, highest taxes, most poverty and homelessness, most lenient to criminals. If you ever wanted an examole of why government fails at everything they do look no further.

[ricevrms]

Lies. Lies. Lies...a reason to ask taxpayers for MORE taxes. Cali is one of the heaviest taxed state, but it's still never enough. NO on Taxes.

[rayisland]

Congratulations Newsom you are doing a amazing job, keep the U-Haul tracks moving

[firestarter]

Well, Gavin, if you have a tremendous deficit, the easiest thing to do would be to pay the qualified black citizens a million dollars apiece. Using California-math that should take care of everything.

[jarodneedham]

So hard to believe people keep voting for this man and those like him. The evidence is so plainly seen.

[lk]

Yet the state is going to pay trillions in reparations????

[dubreg]

state has a spending problem not an earrning problem, and higher taxes mean even more people will leave

[christinagavi]

Can you imagine how different politics would be if politicians were forced to put a certain percentage of their income into their local communities like providing healthcare, fixing streets, building, parks, funding, daycare, that kind of stuff stuff that would legitimately help its citizens every day

[TheRiderInBlack]

This is the greatest example of why he is a failure of a governor! Everywhere he has power, people are worse off because of him! And I think San Francisco is a great example! This guy cannot longer have any position of power in politics anymore

[mikes]

The California government has ran so many businesses out of California it’s hard to believe that it is done on purpose all in the name of climate change. It is sad what they have done and what they keep on doing to the State. I lived there for over 64 years but I moved a few years ago to get away from the madness. May California Rest In Peace’s.

[softballm]

Given that the State of California has a constitutional amendment that clearly states that the government of California has to balance their budget, how is this possible?

[RevolverVash]

Good job, California. You voted for this 👍

[osmodious]

Isn’t uncontrolled spending of other peoples money a politicians resume requirement for election?

[DwnRace]

Just imagine how much money Politicians stole….

[GameKnight]

I wouldn't even let Newsom run a lemonade stand

[StarWorld]

What is wrong with this Crooked Governor!