California lawmakers are considering the end of a long-running corporate tax break that costs the state billions of dollars each year. This measure, they hope, could fill the gap left by federal health care funding cuts and help address a looming budget deficit.

California’s proposed budget stops short of funding new subsidized child-care slots, potentially leaving thousands of families without affordable care options. Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget decision could slow progress on a longstanding need for working parents.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has released a new advertisement on the Fox News Channel criticizing President Donald Trump’s tariffs, even as his state faces budget challenges. Newsom, who also engages audiences as a podcaster, takes aim at federal policies in the midst of California’s financial struggles.