Assemblymember Berman Reacts to Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal

SACRAMENTO -Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom's January budget proposal:

"I am cautiously optimistic about the news today. Revenues are up, which is a reflection of our growing economy. The tough choices we made last year have paid off-the 2025-26 Budget will likely have fewer to no significant additional cuts. Having focused on increasing access to high-demand careers like computer science and cybersecurity during my time in the legislature, I was pleased to see substantial investments in career education to make it easier for Californians to receive college credit for real-world experience. Additionally, I support the continued investments in wildfire mitigation efforts. The devastating fires in Los Angeles are a stark reminder about my district's own wildfire vulnerability and the importance of state investment. Lastly, I applaud the Governor's efforts to continue to improve the efficiency of our state government."

"While the news is positive today, we must continue to prioritize fiscal prudence. Our budget is volatile, and the incoming federal administration's tariff policies may drive up inflation and impact California's ports. I look forward to working with my colleagues and the Governor over the next several months to negotiate and finalize a state budget that tangibly improves Californians' lives."

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