Topic: California Department of Health Services

Why Jerry Brown's budget gambit may backfire with California voters

Gov. Jerry Brown and fellow Democrats got halfway to closing California's budget deficit by cutting. They hope voters will opt to raise taxes come November to cover the rest. But the political winds may be blowing against them, analysts say.

Jerry Brown proposes billions in cuts. Are Californians getting his message?

With California's budget shortfall soaring, Gov. Jerry Brown (D) proposes broad, painful cuts for state workers and programs. Without new taxes, he warns voters, the cuts will be even worse.

Highlights from Brown, Whitman debate for California governor

In their second face-to-face debate, Republican Meg Whitman and Democrat Jerry Brown covered a range of issues, including immigration, health care, and education. The race is too close to call.

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California budget cuts deep into healthcare, schools

The long-awaited compromise won't raise taxes but its service cuts are unlikely to make it popular.

California crisis a threat to US economic recovery

Economists worry that the budget deficit could hurt the state just as it has begun showing signs of recovery.

Medicaid bears brunt of states' budget crunch

Healthcare cuts in California and New York could affect thousands.