California's gaping budget gap
A view of the California State Capitol in Sacramento, California
Sacramento is facing a projected $21-billion deficit, according to a report released today by the chief budget analyst. California lawmakers, who barely managed to patch together a budget a few months ago, seem to be at a loss in terms of solutions. But stakeholders are already preparing for battle. Is it possible to cut any closer to the financial bone?
Guests:
John Myers, Sacramento bureau chief for KQED's California Report
H.D. Palmer, Deputy Director of External Affairs, California Department of Finance
David Sanchez, President, California Teachers Association
- AirTalk for November 18, 2009
- California's gaping budget gap
- Andre Agassi opens up
- DA to LA: sell medical pot, get busted
- Virtual composer
- Ruth Seymour retiring from KCRW
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