Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants voters to expand the California Lottery and borrow against future profits to help plug a $15.2 billion hole in the state budget. Q&A about the budget plan
Steve Wiegand column
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger outlines his revised budget Wednesday at a Department of Health Care Services auditorium. His proposal would borrow an idea Gov. George Deukmejian used in 1983, with a sales-tax increase that would be triggered if voters reject a lottery revenue proposal.
New Assembly Speaker Karen Bass and Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata respond to the governor Wednesday. Democrats were critical of the proposal's cuts to health and social service programs but said they will await Legislative Analyst Elizabeth Hill's review of lottery financing.
Republican Assemblyman Roger Niello responds Wednesday to questions after the governor presented his May revision of the budget. ...
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