California’s Newsom Relies on Veto Authority to Manage Budget Concerns

Of 1,046 bills sent to the governor this year, 156 were vetoed, with 50 containing veto statements regarding the state’s budgetary priorities

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Nov. 10, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

After being forced to overcome multibillion-dollar deficits during budget negotiations earlier this year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed dozens of bills this month, saving taxpayers billions of dollars.

Of 1,046 bills sent to the governor this year, 156 were vetoed, with 50 containing similarly worded veto statements regarding the state’s budgetary priorities and another handful mentioning funding concerns as a reason for rejection.