Governor Gavin Newsom introduces a record-setting state budget he says proves what “big-hearted government” can do and proposes a state takeover of private utilities, including PG&E. In other news: we’ll discuss the case against Assemblyman Bill Brough (R- Dana Point), and school kids dousing themselves in fake oil to fight climate change in Sacramento. Intro music by Metalachi. Listen here!

SHOW NOTES:

• Gavin Newsom’s big budget proposal is bloated and irresponsible
• California state budget breaks record, tops $220 billion
• Newsom’s 2020-21 Budget – A big pie but empty calories
• Newsom proposes Medicaid benefits for undocumented senior citizens
• Gavin Newsom’s budget would make state government bigger. Can California sustain the spending?
• More entitlements as economy slows?
• SB50 fails again
• Teens drench themselves in fake oil in climate change protest at California pension fund
• Should California take over PG&E? San Francisco Democrat proposes a public utility
• The case against Bill Brough