Local uncertainty over state budget

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An unexpected $6.6 billion windfall in state revenue represents a bright spot in the state's fiscal dark hole, but officials with Los Angeles city, county and school agencies remained somber about their fiscal health as Gov. Jerry Brown announced his revised budget Monday. Dakota Smith and Connie Llanos in the Daily News.

As part of his plan to fill a $9.6billion gap, the Democratic governor announced $6.6 billion in additional funds, monies derived from income tax that will ease proposed state cuts to education and restore tax credits to businesses. The governor's original budget proposal, first announced in January, anticipated a $15 billion hole.


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