Darrell Steinberg

California State Senate

Guest

President pro Tem of the California State Senate

Darrell Steinberg on KCRW

Governor Brown says, "Caution is not really the right path" when it comes to creating jobs and stimulating the economy.

Where Is $9 Billion in Unused Bonds?

Governor Brown says, "Caution is not really the right path" when it comes to creating jobs and stimulating the economy.

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California's $25 billion budget gap will be partly closed by $12 billion in spending cuts passed by the Assembly and Senate.

Letting Cities Raise Their Own Taxes

California's $25 billion budget gap will be partly closed by $12 billion in spending cuts passed by the Assembly and Senate.

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This year's legislative session is about to come to an end, with the state budget two months overdue and likely to remain so.

Will California Ever Get a Budget?

This year's legislative session is about to come to an end, with the state budget two months overdue and likely to remain so.

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