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Monday, February 14, 2011

GOP Proposals on State Budget Could Come This Week, Governor Says

On Friday, Gov. Jerry Brown (D) said he expects GOP lawmakers to make budget proposals this week, the Sacramento Bee reports.

Background

The governor is seeking to close a budget shortfall through tax extensions and spending reductions. Brown has said that Republican support is necessary to make his budget plan "credible so it will pass."

Details of Republican Plans

Republican lawmakers remain opposed to Brown's plan to extend temporary tax increases on income, sales and vehicles.

Jann Taber, spokesperson for Senate GOP leader Bob Dutton (Rancho Cucamonga), said that Republicans are considering proposals that include a cap on spending and changes to public pensions.

However, she said that any proposals the caucus might produce in the next few weeks would not amount to a budget plan compromise.

Supporting a Democratic Candidate

Meanwhile, Brown is campaigning for Ted Lieu -- a former Assembly member -- to fill the seat of late Sen. Jenny Oropeza (D-Long Beach).

A victory for Lieu would reduce the number of GOP Senate votes required to approve a budget from three to two (Siders, Sacramento Bee, 2/13).



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