Northern California

Citing a 'severe revenue decline' in the state, analysts anticipate the deficit to accumulate to more than $155 billion over the next five years.

‘Billions of dollars in critical funding may be vulnerable as a result of the measure,’ states the lawsuit filed by the Governor and some legislators.

At issue is Proposition 47, known as the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, passed by voters in 2014 downgrading some crimes from felonies to misdemeanors.