Public defenders, foster kids, climate: Programs created during California's boom may stall amid deficit

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Facing tough financial choices to close a budget shortfall, Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing cuts to programs that benefit foster kids, public defenders and more

Just a few years ago, California's budget was overflowing with a record high surplus, spurring the creation of a slew of new programs reflecting the state's liberal ideals. Democrats who control the state Capitol funded pilots to test new ways to support foster youth, help oil workers transition to cleaner industries and prevent more Californians from becoming homeless — just some of the ambitious ideas that became reality when the budget was flush.

Many of those beneficiaries were charged with murder because of their involvement in a felony that led to a death, even if they were not the actual killer — a remnant of a law that California overturned in 2019. The program now faces a $40-million reduction — a move proponents say could render some of California's resentencing laws useless because understaffed and overburdened offices won't be able to adequately assist those eligible.

 

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