$262.6 Billion State Budget Signed by Governor Newsom

Monday evening, Governor Newsom signed the state budget.  It will assist children, families, immigrants, and small businesses; providing immediate relief to those hit hardest by the pandemic. The State budget makes critical investments in our future and quality of life. Some budget items that will benefit our region include:

• Golden State Stimulus money directly into the pockets of two out of every three Californians
• Small business relief, including money for microbusinesses and street vendors
• Renters assistance
• Medi-Cal expansion
• Expansion of Project Homekey and funds to cities to help combat homelessness
• Funding for affordable housing
• Universal Pre-K
• Funding for college savings accounts
• Wildfire preparation
• Climate action
• Drought response
• Building a better power grid
• Expansion of summer youth programs
• Help for those facing eviction or are behind on power and water bills
• Cost-free universal school breakfast and lunch

Stay safe and be well,

CA Senate Majority Leader, Bob Hertzberg