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Government

Jun. 14, 2014

California courts likely to face cutbacks after final state budget

Lawmakers in both houses backed increasing court funding by about $308 million at the end of May. But late Wednesday night, lawmakers voted on a compromise $182 million increase over last year's funding.


By Paul Jones


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SACRAMENTO - Despite lawmakers' support last month, California courts looking for a funding increase large enough to avoid further cuts this year will likely be disappointed by the final 2014-15 budget.


Lawmakers in both houses backed upping judicial branch funding by about $308 million at the end of May, before negotiations in the Legislature's budget conference committee. But late Wednesday, l...

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