UC and CSU Seek Combined $1.797 Billion From State to Recover Budgets - Lindsay William-Ross, LAist

While it is noteworthy that both higher ed systems are boldly shaping budgets that involve restoration of lost funds and more funds that are much-needed to maintain and improve campus offerings and the quality of education provided to California's students, the battle is far from won. The budgets must be approved by the State Department of Finance, the state legislature, and the Governor, who is scheduled to revise his budget in May with a mid-June adoption. Just this morning the state budget was described as having a "grim forecast," as we face a $21 Billion projected deficit.