California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday officially signed the 2024 budget, closing a roughly $47 billion deficit for the state.
Newsom’s signature was expected as he and Democratic lawmakers agreed on a spending plan last week. California’s Legislature approved most of the bills that make up the budget Wednesday night.
The $298 billion spending plan includes many Democratic priorities such as funding for homelessness grants, in-home supportive services for undocumented immigrants and affordable housing programs.