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Gov. Jerry Brown releases CA budget revision

By AirTalk Staff
Published May 14, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 23: California Gov. Jerry Brown delivers a keynote address during the 2011 Pacific Coast Builders Conference on June 23, 2011 in San Francisco, California. California Gov. Jerry Brown delivered his address as State legislators scramble to revise a budget that Gov. Brown vetoed. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
California Gov. Jerry Brown delivers a keynote address during the 2011 Pacific Coast Builders Conference on June 23, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
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Gov. Jerry Brown releases CA budget revision

Governor Jerry Brown has just released his revision of the state’s 2015 operating budget.

In it, he expands the state’s spending plan, giving an extra $6 billion to public schools and community colleges.

The budget expands California’s programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, doubling the previously proposed budget to $2.2 billion.  He also sets aside $1.9 billion to pay down state debt and adds $1.9 billion to the state Rainy Day Fund. In addition, the budget includes a two-year tuition freeze for UC students. 

Are you happy about Gov. Brown’s changes?

California State Budget: 2015-15 May Revision

Guests:

Ben Adler, capitol bureau chief for Capital Public Radio in Sacramento

John Myers, Sacramento bureau chief for KQED