[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

Following the Governor’s release of his proposed 2008-09 budget Speaker Fabian Núñez responded by saying the Governor’s "spending cuts only" approach will not solve the state’s fiscal problems and will hurt Californians. As we learn in this Assembly Web Report, the Speaker went on to say, "It’s time for creative thinking and courageous action. This budget isn’t particularly creative or courageous. But if we have the will, and we stand up for California values then the ultimate budget solutions we come up with can be."