California Budget Crisis Escalates

by John Myers, NPR
July 1, 2009

For 46 states, July 1st is the start of a new budget year. Several state don't have budgets, and many services may be hard hit. The problem is most severe in California, where lawmakers have failed to agree on a way to fix the state's $24 billion deficit.

John Myers reports for member station KQED.

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