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California State Budget Fine; Did Jerry Brown Lowball Figures?

California State Budget Fine; Did Jerry Brown Lowball Figures?
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Today, the California State Controller's office released a surprisingly upbeat and BOLD analysis; a sharp contrast from last month's report. Basically, the Controller produced a downbeat report leading into the budget vote. Then right after the budget was adopted, did a 180.  Hmmmmmm.  Smell a rat? Did Jerry Brown lowball budget numbers?

Chad Peace

Chad Peace

Attorney and IVC Media president Chad Peace focuses on election reform. He helped pass CA’s top-two primary and San Diego’s Measure K. His work analyzes how system design and structural reforms can give independent voters a more meaningful voice.

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