Assembly Budget Chair Jesse Gabriel, Speaker Robert Rivas Issue Statement on Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal

SACRAMENTO, CA — Assembly Budget Chair Jesse Gabriel and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026-27 State Budget Proposal:

“California’s budget calls for caution. With Trump targeting our state, we must defend vulnerable communities and protect essential programs that help families put food on the table and see a doctor. Today’s roaring tax revenues may not last, so this moment also should be used to strengthen schools and accelerate much-needed housing construction. Building more reserves now is key for the future, along with doubling-down on budget oversight to ensure responsible spending. That is Assembly Democrats’ commitment: affordability, equity, and accountability.”