Passage of the State Budget

Today the California Legislature passed a record $261.4 billion budget bill with $25.5 billion in reserves. Another significant milestone in the state’s road to recovery from the pandemic.

Some highlights:

* $8.1 billion in tax cuts for California residents with incomes up to $75,000;
* $7 billion to invest in state broadband infrastructure to close the digital divide, which I fought for with my bill AB 34;
* $8.5 billion to fight homelessness;
* Record funding for our K-12 schools and community colleges, including increased funding for special education and mental health;
* $4 billion total funding this year for small business COVID relief grants;
* $8.4 billion to fight the effects of climate change, including wildfires, droughts, extreme heat, and sea level rise;
* Increased funding for child care;
* Increased UC funding to increase California resident admission slots, a cause that I’ve been fighting for years.
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