SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 16 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:

SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) today shared these comments about the nearly $356 billion State Budget adopted Monday by the State Assembly and the State Senate:

"I and my California Legislature colleagues are facing difficult and challenging budget choices, triggered by the Trump administration's destructive decision to withhold billions of dollars to support safety net programs in our state - a move that hurts our most vulnerable Californians, especially children.

"Given this dire situation, I voted for the 2026-27 State budget put before the Assembly on Monday because I greatly appreciate that l...