PolitiCal
On politics in the Golden State
Jerry Brown’s budget cuts deep, looks to extend tax hikes, reshapes government
January 10, 2011 | 10:06 am
Gov. Jerry Brown will unveil a stark budget plan for California on Monday, proposing to slash welfare spending in half, cut nearly 20% from the state’s university system and reduce healthcare coverage for the poor — while asking that voters approve an array of tax increases.