Governor Jerry Brown has signed another California budget essentially along the lines he proposed, once again thwarting the designs of some legislative Democrats for expansive new and renewed programs. Not that Brown hasn't had some expansive programs of his own, especially in education, health care, energy and the environment, and new infrastructure for a sustainable new economy.
"This solid budget makes responsible investments in California and sets aside billions of dollars to prepare for the next recession," Brown declared in a signing statement.
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