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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Stimulus Could Trigger More State Taxes, Spending Cuts

    In May, Californians will be asked to approve six ballot measures confirming $42 billion in spending cuts and new taxes that made up the compromise that was worked out in Sacramento last month.  But taxes could be higher and spending cuts deeper if the state doesn’t get $10 billion in federal stimulus money.

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

    In May, Californians will be asked to approve six ballot measures confirming $42 billion in spending cuts and new taxes that made up the compromise that was worked out in Sacramento last month. But taxes could be higher and spending cuts deeper if the state doesn’t get $10 billion in federal stimulus money. John Howard, managing editor of Capitol Weekly, has more.

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    3. 33:32Violence in Mexico May Mean Spring Break in Palm Springs
    4. 46:34Lobbyists and Lawmakers Sipping Wine at Budget Time
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      John Howard

      Capitol Weekly

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Violence in Mexico May Mean Spring Break in Palm Springs
    1. 1:19Global Recession and Insecurity
    2. 26:56Stimulus Could Trigger More State Taxes, Spending CutsYou’re reading this
    3. 33:32Violence in Mexico May Mean Spring Break in Palm Springs
    4. 46:34Lobbyists and Lawmakers Sipping Wine at Budget Time
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