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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Gov. Newsom’s budget focuses on homelessness

    California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his annual state budget today, which exceeds $220 billion. He wants to devote a billion of that to helping the homeless.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 10, 2020 • 1 min read

    California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his annual state budget today, which exceeds $220 billion. He wants to devote a billion of that to helping the homeless. He also wants California to become the first state to sell its own generic prescription drugs. We break down his budget, review his first year as governor, and look ahead to his second term goals.

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    Gov. Newsom’s 2020 budget and first year progress report
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    3. 19:54Election official says Facebook is hurting democracy
    4. 28:20'Underwater': Great lead performance, but recycled ideas
    5. 42:10NFL playoffs: What are the chances of the Seahawks winning?
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      Madeleine Brand

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Gov. Newsom’s 2020 budget and first year progress report
    1. 0:00Gov. Newsom’s budget focuses on homelessnessYou’re reading this
    2. 11:41Secret Silicon Valley group spends big money to help Democrats
    3. 19:54Election official says Facebook is hurting democracy
    4. 28:20'Underwater': Great lead performance, but recycled ideas
    5. 42:10NFL playoffs: What are the chances of the Seahawks winning?
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