California's Revenue Shortfall

November’s disappointing revenues stand in stark contrast to recent news that California is leading the nation in job growth.This serves as a sobering reminder that, while the economy is expanding, it is doing so at a slow and uneven pace that will require the State to exercise care and discipline in how its fiscal affairs are managed in the coming year," said the state's controller.

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