Back to the budget table

Gov. Jerry Brown angered members of both parties Thursday by vetoing a budget plan approved by Democrats in the Legislature then blaming Republicans for a fiscal impasse that threatens to strip more money from education and vital public services. Daily News.

The developments made a balanced state budget appear more elusive than ever, even though Brown said he would once again try to reach a compromise with GOP lawmakers over whether to extend a series of tax increases set to expire June 30.

Veto creates uncertainty for county
Gov. Jerry Brown's veto Thursday of a budget approved by Democratic lawmakers left local officials uncertain about their future financial stability. Daily News.

The state's failure to complete a budget deal - along with potential cuts in the vetoed budget that could reappear in a final spending plan - has unnerved local officials all too familiar with Sacramento's grueling budget process