<br /> California Governor Gavin Newsom is having a productive first week in office.<br />On Thursday, he proposed $144.2 billion in general spending for the state, including for increases in healthcare and education spending.<br />Newsom’s fiscal blueprint includes $13.6 billion for what he calls “budget resiliency,” for paying for the state’s unfunded retirement liability and to pay down debt.<br />The general fund would include a record $80.7 billion in spending for public school education. <br />
