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California Lawmakers Pass Budget With Billions More for Education as Newsom Negotiations Begin
California lawmakers passed a state budget with higher revenue projections than Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal, allocating additional billions for TK-12 and community colleges in 2026-27. Newsom plans to withhold $3.9 billion in education funding pending future revenue from AI stock tax receipts, prompting threats of legal action from education groups.
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