Too much spending for Gavin Newsom? California governor cites costs in vetoes, signaling a leaner budget
Gavin Newsom presented his revised state budget on May 13, 2022. - Lezlie Sterling/The Sacramento Bee/TNS

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As Gov. Gavin Newsom decides the fate of the hundreds of bills still on his desk, a pattern has emerged with those he has declined to sign: veto messages emphasizing budgetary discipline. Economic uncertainty at the state and national level is prompting him to keep a tighter hold on spending. Meanwhile, state financial experts are preparing for a time when the Golden State does not have a nearly $100 billion surplus. Analysts are already seeing signs this may happen sooner rather than later. Tax revenue is coming in under forecast, mostly due to lower personal income tax r...