{"id":2075663,"date":"2023-10-22T07:40:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T11:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-governor-relying-on-veto-authority-to-manage-budget-concerns\/"},"modified":"2023-10-22T07:44:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T11:44:04","slug":"california-governor-relying-on-veto-authority-to-manage-budget-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-governor-relying-on-veto-authority-to-manage-budget-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"CA Governor Uses Veto Power to Handle Budget Worries"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-governor-relying-on-veto-authority-to-manage-budget-concerns%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2075663&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>After facing massive deficits during budget negotiations earlier this year, \u200bCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom made a bold move by vetoing numerous \u2062bills, \u200csaving taxpayers billions of\u200b dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Out of the 1,046 bills \u2064sent to the governor, 156 were vetoed,\u2062 with 50 of them containing similar veto statements regarding the state&#8217;s budget priorities. The rejected bills amounted to nearly $19 \u2064billion in additional spending.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-vetoes-bill-requiring-schools-to-give-condoms-to-high-schoolers-5507856?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Newsom Vetoes Bill Requiring Schools to Give Condoms to High Schoolers<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/10\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-vetoes-bill-to-pay-unemployment-benefits-to-workers-on-strike-5502731?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Newsom Vetoes\u200d Bill to Pay Unemployment Benefits \u200dto Workers on Strike<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/2\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The governor emphasized cost as the primary reason for rejection, reminding lawmakers of \u2063the $30 billion shortfall they had \u2063to overcome earlier this year. He \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-governor-relying-on-veto-authority-to-manage-budget-concerns\/\" title=\"CA Governor Uses Veto Power to Handle Budget Worries\">prioritized maintaining core functions<\/a> and\u200d public services without sacrificing the budget.<\/p>\n<p>Republican lawmakers \u2064praised the efforts to protect the budget and limit spending.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;After signing \u2062this year&#8217;s budget that avoided real spending\u2064 cuts, it is good to see\u200b the Governor show fiscal restraint in his vetoes,&#8221;\u2063 said Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks).<\/p>\n<p>However, some lawmakers wished more\u200d bills had been vetoed, \u200bexpressing concerns about California&#8217;s financial situation and the potential\u2064 for tax increases and residents leaving the state.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom did exercise restraint with certain bills, such as one that\u200d would have forced\u2064 businesses to pay unemployment to striking workers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>California Governor Gavin Newsom signs multiple bills stated to help \u200dwith California&#8217;s homeless crisis in Los Angeles \u200con Sept. 29, 2021. (John Fredricks\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The rejection of certain bills \u200breceived \u2064mixed opinions from lawmakers and voters. Some criticized Newsom for not standing with organized labor, while others were upset about the \u2063veto of bills that would have provided benefits to disadvantaged communities and illegal immigrants.<\/p>\n<p>The Legislature has the authority to override vetoes, but it has\u2062 not occurred since 1980. However, lawmakers are considering taking such action for several bills.<\/p>\n<p>More \u200dthan 80 percent \u200cof \u200bthe vetoed bills this year were\u2063 authored by Democratic \u200dmembers of the Legislature, surprising \u200band frustrating some lawmakers\u200c and supporters.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom&#8217;s \u200dveto rate for 2023 matches that of last year, as he remains cautious about increasing spending. He suggests considering \u200dsignificant spending proposals during budget negotiations rather than the legislative\u200c process.<\/p>\n<p>Analysts warn of economic slowdown and delayed tax collections,\u2064 which may require budget revisions if revenues fall short of expectations.<\/p>\n<p>The rate\u200c of vetoes has varied over the years, with\u2063 the lowest recorded rate under former Governor \u200cJerry Brown and the\u200b highest rate under former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What were the reasons behind Governor Newsom&#8217;s veto \u2064decisions and how do they align with his administration&#8217;s priorities?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Taking further steps to protect taxpayers and prioritize fiscal responsibility,&#8221; said Republican Assemblyman Kevin Kiley. &#8220;By vetoing these bills, he is sending a clear message that we cannot\u200d afford unnecessary spending\u2064 in these difficult\u200c economic times.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>The Impact of the Vetoed Bills<\/h2>\n<p>The vetoed \u200bbills covered a\u2063 wide range of \u2062topics, including education, healthcare, \u2063and social issues. One bill that received significant\u2062 attention was the proposal to provide free\u2062 condoms to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-education-sec-on-womens-school-sports-we-have-a-legal-responsibility-to-include-transgender-athletes\/\" title=\"Biden Education Sec On Women\u2019s School Sports: We Have a \u2018Legal Responsibility\u2019 to Include Transgender Athletes\">high school students<\/a>. Governor Newsom vetoed the bill, stating that it did not align with his \u200cadministration&#8217;s priorities\u200b and that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/five-cities-where-teachers-unions-are-keeping-schools-shutdown\/\" title=\"Five Cities Where Teachers Unions Are Keeping Schools Shutdown\">local school districts<\/a> should have the autonomy to decide\u2062 on such matters.<\/p>\n<p>Another vetoed bill aimed to provide unemployment \u200dbenefits to workers on strike. \u200dThe \u2064governor&#8217;s decision was based on the concern \u200bthat this would incentivize strikes and result in increased costs to the state. Newsom reiterated\u200c his commitment to supporting workers but emphasized the need for responsible budgeting.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the \u200bvetoed bills saved taxpayers \u2062an estimated $19 billion. The significant amount reflects the governor&#8217;s dedication \u2062to addressing the \u200bstate&#8217;s fiscal challenges and ensuring that public funds are used judiciously.<\/p>\n<h2>Reaction and Criticism<\/h2>\n<p>The governor&#8217;s veto decisions have received\u2062 mixed \u200creactions. Supporters appreciate his efforts to\u2063 protect the\u2062 budget and prioritize core functions and public services. They believe that\u200c the vetoed \u2064bills\u2063 did \u200cnot align with the state&#8217;s current financial situation and that saving taxpayer dollars should be \u2062the primary focus.<\/p>\n<p>However, critics argue \u2063that some of\u200b the vetoed bills were \u2063essential for addressing pressing issues in the state. They argue that cutting funding for programs such as free condoms \u2063in schools may \u2063have negative consequences for public health and education. Critics also express concerns that the veto decisions were politically motivated.<\/p>\n<h2>Looking \u200dAhead<\/h2>\n<p>The vetoed \u2064bills highlight \u200cthe ongoing \u2063budget challenges that California faces. While Governor Newsom&#8217;s actions have been \u200bpraised\u200b by fiscal \u2064conservatives, they spark a discussion \u2062about the balance\u200c between responsible budgeting and \u2064addressing pressing needs in \u200bthe state.<\/p>\n<p>As the state continues to recover from the financial impacts of the pandemic,\u200c tough decisions will need to be made regarding spending priorities. The governor&#8217;s vetoes serve as a reminder of the difficult choices that policymakers must confront to ensure the \u2063state&#8217;s \u2062financial\u200b stability.<\/p>\n<p>As California looks ahead, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-un-pick-urges-continued-u-s-presence-in-chinese-led-panels\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s UN pick urges continued U.S. presence in Chinese-led panels\">finding common ground<\/a> between fiscal\u2064 responsibility and meeting the needs of its diverse population will be crucial. The vetoed bills serve as a starting point for \u2063further discussions and debates on how best to\u2064 allocate\u200d public funds and\u2063 address the challenges ahead.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>This article\u2064 is based on a story published by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/gov-newsom-vetoes-156-bills-saving-taxpayers-billions-of-dollars_5508192.html?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">The Epoch Times.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed 156 bills this month, saving taxpayers billions after grappling with multi-billion-dollar deficits during budget negotiations. Out of 1,046 bills sent to him this year, 50 had veto statements aligned with budgetary priorities, while a few others shared similar wording.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1905,"featured_media":2075664,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2075663","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2075663","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1905"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2075663"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2075663\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2075664"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2075663"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2075663"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2075663"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}