Despite his tough talk and campaign promises, Governor Brown has unsuccessfully gone from one unpopular budget measure to another, while making no meaningful reforms to public union pensions, says Peter Hannaford of The American Spectator.

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Governor Brown is still pushing for a revised budget that requires approval of several unpopular tax extensions, despite the State reporting $6.6 billion more in tax receipts than anticipated. Meanwhile, State Republicans have submitted a “no tax” budget that was balanced by using the increased revenue plus cuts, according to Laer Pearce of The Daily Caller.

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The Los Angeles Times reports that after failing to win enough Republican votes to put the taxes on the ballot in June, Governor Brown is expected to ask lawmakers to impose at least some of the levies first and seek Californians' blessing after the fact.

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The Los Angeles Times reports that State Officials are claiming an unexpected $2-billion surge in tax receipts that will help close the State's budget gap, but may hinder Governor Brown's push for tax increases.

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The Los Angeles Times reports as the State Legislature remains gridlocked over resolving the budget deficit, California Democrats have resolved to "create a mountain of pressure on Republicans by going into their districts and engaging their voters" in order to accomplish their agenda.

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