Budget Surplus Gives Boost to Gavin Newsom Ahead of Recall
Budget Surplus Gives Boost to Gavin Newsom Ahead of Recall California could have as much as $16.7 billion more in revenue than what was predicted in January. Some of the surplus may be sent back to taxpayers in refunds, helping the governor’s chances in the recall election. May 10, 2021 • Gov. Gavin Newsom has a lot of problems. Money isn't one of them. This week he's expected to release a revised state budget proposal that's so flush with revenue he'll be obliged by law to send some of it back to taxpayers in the form of refunds. It's a far cry from the budget he presented a year ago ...