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California Lawmakers Halt Bills Amid $12 Billion Deficit

5/28/2025

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Lawmakers Halt Bills

California lawmakers have hit the brakes on hundreds of bills in response to a staggering $12 billion budget deficit. While 32% of proposals, including vital healthcare expansions and crime legislation, were shelved, 742 bills, such as tax credits for the film industry, made the cut. The focus now shifts to ongoing IT projects and the pressing issue of housing affordability.

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Trump Threatens Funding

President Trump has issued a stark warning to California, threatening to cut federal funding if the state defies his executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. This ultimatum looms over California as it grapples with a staggering $12 billion budget deficit. In response, the California Interscholastic Federation is rolling out a pilot entry process aimed at ensuring fairness for female athletes.

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Lawmakers Halt Bills

California lawmakers have hit the brakes on hundreds of bills in response to a staggering $12 billion budget deficit. While 32% of proposals, including vital healthcare expansions and crime legislation, were shelved, 742 bills, such as tax credits for the film industry, made the cut. The focus now shifts to ongoing IT projects and the pressing issue of housing affordability.

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