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Democratic legislators weigh new taxes and blame Trump for California’s deficit
California lawmakers are spinning tall tales about the deficit — that it's Trump's fault — and that higher than expected revenues will cover
May 12, 2026 · via CalMatters
California lawmakers are spinning tall tales about the deficit — that it's Trump's fault — and that higher than expected revenues will cover it.
Original reporting: CalMatters.
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