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The budget, in general

If you have not read the Legislative Analyst's analysis, it's worth a look. The self-defined bottom line:

Although the administration has somewhat overstated both the size of the problem and the level of required solutions, its budget sets forth an ambitious plan for dealing with the enormous fiscal problem facing the state. In evaluating and acting on the budget proposals, the Legislature will be confronted with making fundamental decisions about the scope of government services; how these services are distributed among the citizenry; and what the nature, amount, and mix of taxes in California should be. And, it will need to act quickly in order to avoid a further deterioration in the state's fiscal situation.