Republican leaders prevail: Angelides thwarted once again
There’s going to be a budget vote today. If you’re a conservative, it’s not your ideal budget. Although, given how liberal the legislature is, and their insatiable appetite for spending every last penny they can find on the ground and then some, this budget isn’t nearly as bad as it could have been if conservatives weren’t around to hold their ground. In fact, thanks to the leadership of Assembly leader George Plescia and Senate leader Dick Ackerman, there are two major victories in the 2006-07 budget that conservatives can be proud of.
First, no additional spending for health care for illegal immigrants.
Second, more funding for law enforcement programs.
“…the budget includes a boost to law enforcement programs popular with the GOP. The money would be spent on new prosecutors, investigators and advocates for a special unit to prosecute ‘particularly heinous’ crimes such as rape and child abuse.” (Los Angeles Times)
As all the details of the $131 billion budget… Read More