Schwarzenegger to drop unpopular plan to release inmates early

                   
scrippsnews.com     13-May-2008            

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has dumped his plan to release about 22,000 lower-risk inmates from prison before they complete their terms. The Bee learned this week that he will jettison Wednesday the plan, which would have freed prisoners doing time for crimes such as drug possession and... [read full story]                

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COLUMN: Elias: Plan a fiscal Frankenstein

californianonline.com     12-May-2008          

No one involved in any way with California government now thinks the state budget process is ideal. ... But as June's serious negotiations over next year's state spending plan approach, only Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger offers any serious plan to change the system. Since...                

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New state budget plan may carry hard choices

freerepublic.com     12-May-2008          

Sacramento -- With the state's fiscal crisis worsening, there will likely be no good news when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger unveils a revised version of his budget proposal on Wednesday. Schwarzenegger warned last month that California's looming budget deficit could be as high as $20 billion, a...                

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Deficit ensnares another governor

signonsandiego.com     12-May-2008          

SACRAMENTO – The famous catchphrase spoken by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in one his action movies, “I'll be back,” can now refer to his handling of the state budget. ... One of Schwarzenegger's goals this year is the creation of a “rainy-day reserve,” which could be used...                

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Calif. teachers union wields influence over budget process

sacbee.com     13-May-2008          

A school bus emblazoned with the words "Cuts Hurt" and a picture of a forlorn student pulls up in front of Butte Community College. ... By JULIET WILLIAMS - The recent rally about 90 minutes north of the state capital was another stop on a show-of-strength tour by the...                

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City to plan next year's budget

kget.com     13-May-2008          

Police and fire protection may escape the deep cuts, but city officials are keeping their options open as they prepare a budget for the coming fiscal year. ... Based on dire spending predictions at the state level, staffers for the City of Bakersfield are putting...                

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Calif. Teachers Union Wields Influence In Budget

cbs5.com     13-May-2008          

At Butte Community College, union officials scramble off to meet teachers, parents and a handful of students bearing protest signs. The recent rally about 90 minutes north of the state capital was another stop on a show-of-strength tour by the California Teachers Association as it protests Gov....                

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Schwarzenegger drops plan for early release of 22,000 inmates

sacbee.com     13-May-2008          

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has dumped his plan to release about 22,000 lower-risk inmates from prison before they complete their terms, The Bee learned Monday. ... Press secretary Aaron McLear confirmed that Schwarzenegger will drop the early release plan but declined to...                

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Teachers on tour target budget cuts

montereyherald.com     13-May-2008          

Union staging show of power in process By JULIET WILLIAMS Associated Press David Sanchez, president of the California Teachers Association, speaks at a CTA rally held at Butte Community College near Oroville on Monday. OROVILLE — A school bus emblazoned with the words "Cuts Hurt" and a picture of...                

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Editorial: Budget: New course, or stay on road to ruin

ocregister.com     13-May-2008          

Governor set to offer a revised spending plan that probably offers more of what hasn't worked An Orange County Register editorial Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has a chance to change California's course significantly. Or, he can continue on the current disastrous path of more taxing, spending and...                

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Gov's Budget Scraps Early Prison Release Program

cbs5.com     13-May-2008          

SACRAMENTO (CBS 5 / KCBS) ― A controversial plan to save more than $1 billion by offering early release to 22,000 prison inmates will not be part of Governor Schwarzenegger's revised budget proposal. The Sacramento Bee reports a drop in the state's inmate population has prompted the governor to...                

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