Newsom signs $352B spending plan and reflects on signature policies before he leaves office

Gavin Newsom signed California's $352 billion spending plan, delaying healthcare cuts, increasing childcare funding, and allocating resources for faster election vote counts. The budget avoids major tax hikes but includes targeted tax reforms and emphasizes fiscal prudence, with Newsom highlighting policies like free school meals and renewable energy expansion. Republicans criticized the plan as a temporary solution, while Democrats defended it as balanced.