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Which Way, L.A.?

Governor Brown and the Accidental Budget

Governor Brown stunned the legislature and the rest of Sacramento today by releasing next year's proposed budget almost a week early. He called a hasty news conference after his Department of Finance accidentally put in on line. The proposed plan will mean hard times for many Californians.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Governor Brown stunned the legislature and the rest of Sacramento today by releasing next year's proposed budget almost a week early. He called a hasty news conference after his Department of Finance accidentally put in on line. The proposed plan will mean hard times for many Californians. They'll be even harder if voters don't pass increases in sales and income taxes in the November election.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    California State Department of Finance

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    California Budget Project

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    Dan Schnur

    Professor of Politics and Communications,USC and former Republican strategist

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