About this episode
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils his final budget proposal while considering a presidential run.
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his eighth and final budget proposal today, with a possible presidential bid on the horizon and a crowded field of candidates jockeying to succeed him. His proposal is fully balanced, seeking to offset significant federal spending cuts, but does not introduce major new spending. Marisa and Guy are joined by KFF Health News senior correspondent Angela Hart to unpack the details of Newsom’s plan and what it signals about his priorities in his last stretch as governor. Check out Political Breakdown’s weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hosts: Marisa, Guy
Guest: Angela Hart
Topics covered
- California budget
- Gavin Newsom
- political priorities
- presidential bid
- state spending
Keywords
- budget proposal
- Gavin Newsom
- California politics
- federal spending cuts
- state budget
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Organizations: KFF Health News, KQED
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