Newsom Rejects LA's Billion-Dollar Budget Plea | JQJO

California Governor Gavin Newsom refused Los Angeles's $1 billion budget aid request, citing the state's own $12 billion deficit. Newsom attributed the deficit partly to a "Trump Slump" and emphasized that state funds were only available for disaster recovery, like wildfire relief, where billions remain unspent. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass continues to negotiate with Newsom, arguing some funds are fire-related. The city council anticipates budget cuts and potential layoffs despite Bass's efforts to avoid them. The state budget negotiations continue, with a final decision expected in June.