California’s Senate Budget Committee has approved a substantial $355.9 billion spending plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year. This passage marks a major step toward shaping the Golden State’s financial priorities for the coming term.

In the early morning hours Thursday, the Senate approved the vast majority of Trump’s request to cut $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid. The Republican bill signifies a significant shift in funding, targeting key areas of public interest and international support.