SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s budget deficit has swelled to a projected $16 billion – much larger than had been predicted just months ago – and will energy severe cuts to schools and public safety if voters fail to approve tax increases in November, Gov. Jerry Brown said Saturday.The Democratic governor said the shortfall grew from $9.2 billion in January in part since tax collections have not come in as high as expected and the economy isn’t growing as quick as hoped for. The deficit has also risen since lawsuits and federal requirements have blocked billions of dollars in state cuts.Glance at More…
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