California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, has suggested reducing budgets for public safety, including prisons and law enforcement, amid fiscal challenges and a focus on equity-driven climate objectives. The budget proposed by the California Democrat in May acknowledges the need for “difficult decisions” to tackle the state’s ongoing $27.6 billion deficit, which is expected to persist in the coming years, reported Fox News. The proposed budget entails a $97 million reduction in trial court operations, a $10 million cut to the Department of Justice’s Division of Law Enforcement and over $80 …
