Jun. 26, 2025
California budget spares courts, sets stage for legal battles
California's budget deal avoids major court cuts, authorizes courthouse sales, and allocates $30 million for Proposition 36, but ongoing funding disputes and housing law changes may bring up legal battles.
The courts escaped any further major new cuts in a state budget deal reached this week. But even with final votes coming in the next few days, the budget could remain a work in progress for months because of financial uncertainty.
Meanwhile, supporters of Proposition 36 signaled they will continue to push for more money for the tough-on-crime measure. Finally, the budget could set the stage for the next round of court battles over housing and California's signature environmen...
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