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Democrats want California voters to give them more flexibility over spending
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Taryn Luna , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the amendment are being considered by the California Legislature, with a vote scheduled to take place.
California lawmakers are set to vote on a constitutional amendment that could impact state spending. The proposed amendment aims to modify a spending limit, giving legislators more control over how state revenue is allocated. Details of the amendment are being considered by the California Legislature, with a vote scheduled to take place.
The goal of the amendment is to provide lawmakers with greater flexibility in their spending decisions. Further information on the proposed amendment can be found through the Los Angeles Times, which is following the development of this story in California.
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Category: government Published: June 23, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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