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By City News Service
Jul 14, 2021
EL SERENO (CNS) - In a raucous, campaign-like event in El Sereno, Gov. Gavin Newsom today touted the state s newly signed $100 billion California Comeback Plan, hailing the budget package as one of the most ambitious in the nation. Harnessing the largest surplus in state history, we re making transformative investments across the board that will help bring all our communities roaring back from the pandemic and pay dividends for generations to come, Newsom said during an appearance at Barrio Action Youth & Family Center in El Sereno. The state has an historic surplus of about $80 billion.
California Gov. Newsom Signs $100 Billion ‘Comeback Plan,’ Includes More Stimulus Checks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a $100 billion state “Comeback Plan” budget package that includes tax relief and stimulus checks to help Californians recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Democratic governor told reporters that the package, SB 139, will provide financial assistance to Californians who need it the most, calling it the largest recovery plan in the nation.
“Harnessing the largest surplus in state history, we’re making transformative investments across the board that will help bring all our communities roaring back from the pandemic and pay dividends for generations to come,” Newsom said at Barrio Action Youth & Family Center in El Sereno.