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The Latest on the State Budget

Governor Schwarzenegger signed the state budget yesterday after an 85 day impasse with legislators in Sacramento. It was the longest stalemate in California history. Though the governor calls the budget a victory, having refused a previous proposal, the many cuts to state-funded programs is a source of concern among the democratic legislature. The budget is $68 million larger than last year's, and also allows more for California's rainy day fund.