California’s Looming $18 Billion Deficit Exposes Fiscal Recklessness Under Newsom

California, once a beacon of economic strength, is barreling toward an $18 billion budget deficit next year — marking the fourth consecutive year of fiscal shortfall. This alarming trend exposes the reckless spending habits that have defined Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration and threatens to undermine the state’s economic stability at a time when American families are demanding accountability and common-sense governance. Can California Afford Progressive Promises Without Sacrificing Fiscal Responsibility? The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) report reads like a warning siren for California taxpayers: state spending continues to outpace revenues by a dangerous margin. Increased federal costs tied to...