The Sacramento is publishing a series of articles on the financial crisis facing the State of California, by reporters Steve Wiegand and Phillip Reese:
From Sunday, September 20, 2009
http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/story/2195062.html
Going Broke: State's a wreck – can it be fixed?
http://www.sacbee.com/capitolandcalifornia/story/2195063.html
Since Prop. 13, California officials have had an aversion to tax hikes
From Monday, September 21, 2009:
http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/story/2197027.html
Going Broke: State officials spread loot like Santa, expert says
http://www.sacbee.com/capitolandcalifornia/story/2196708.html
Spending limits may be too scary for state's voters
From Tuesday, September 22, 2009:
http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/story/2199587.html
Going Broke: Do-it-yourself lawmaking often a budget buster