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<\/p>\nGovernor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, and Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas issued the following statements on agreeing to budget solutions worth $12 to $18 billion to address the shortfall: <\/p>\n
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Governor Gavin Newsom: \u201cThanks to leadership in the Assembly and Senate, California is stepping up with a balanced approach that will take a significant chunk out of the projected shortfall. Despite the uncertainty due to the federal tax deadline delay last year, historic reserves and fiscal responsibility will assure a balanced budget that meets California\u2019s needs.\u201d<\/p>\n
Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast): \u201cThe deficit is serious and it\u2019s grown by billions since January, which is why we must move with speed to shrink the shortfall immediately. The quicker we make tough decisions, the better prepared we\u2019ll be to continue our work on a comprehensive budget to protect our progress. It\u2019s been an all hands on deck approach with Governor Newsom and Speaker Rivas to move this Early Action Budget Package forward. The Senate stands ready to take votes to get this initial job done, and I\u2019m grateful to Budget Chair Wiener and all Senators for their continued focus on this tough challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas): \u201cThe Assembly is committed to a deliberative, transparent budget process that protects hard-working Californians. I appreciate our partnership with Governor Newsom and Pro Tem McGuire to finalize this preliminary and initial budget package in early April, which is an important first step. But the Assembly\u2019s budget work continues, including more than two dozen budget and oversight hearings scheduled next month. There are tough choices on the horizon, which is why our process is so critical. I extend considerable gratitude to Budget Chair Jesse Gabriel and our subcommittee chairs \u2014 and the entire Caucus \u2014 for their dedication, collaboration and accountability.\u201d<\/p>\n
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