California is facing significant budget challenges, with ongoing deficits prompting concerns about the state's financial management. Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have been criticized for relying on accounting gimmicks to sustain the budget. Emily Hoeven, a Chronicle columnist, stated that these short-term fixes, aimed at postponing spending cuts, are unsustainable and could lead to more severe financial pain if not addressed soon.
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OPINION: In the face of deficits, Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers have largely relied on accounting gimmicks to keep finances afloat. That won’t work much longer. https://t.co/2cyU60tTIB
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OPINION: "In the face of ongoing budget deficits, Gov. Newsom and lawmakers have thus far largely relied on accounting gimmicks to keep the state’s finances afloat. That won’t work much longer," says Chronicle columnist Emily Hoeven. https://t.co/c5QbD61gp2
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