Government
Dec. 31, 2007
State Budget Crunch May Stall New Bills Requiring Funding
SACRAMENTO - As 2007 comes to an end, legal professionals can toast to new laws that make practicing law easier, reduce judges' caseloads and assist both crime victims and people who rely on the courts to manage their affairs. But the celebration likely will be short-lived because money is tight. Next fiscal year, the state is facing a $14 billion deficit. For the remainder of this budget year, the shortfall is estimated at $3.3 billion.
By Linda Rapattoni
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - As 2007 comes to an end, legal professionals can toast to new laws that make practicing law easier, reduce judges' caseloads and assist both crime victims and people who rely on the courts to manage their affairs.
But the celebration likely will be short-lived because money is tight. Next fiscal year, the state is facing a ...
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - As 2007 comes to an end, legal professionals can toast to new laws that make practicing law easier, reduce judges' caseloads and assist both crime victims and people who rely on the courts to manage their affairs.
But the celebration likely will be short-lived because money is tight. Next fiscal year, the state is facing a ...
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