The rest would come from the federal
government, with lawmakers estimating they
would get $33 billion from what they hope
will be an upcoming aid package.
“I know that California is strong and we will
meet this challenge,” Mitchell said.
But some Republicans were skeptical, with
state Sen. John Moorlach calling the plan “a
typical status quo response.”
“Smoke and mirrors has worked before, but it
all comes home to roost,” he said.
Newsom and leaders from four other
Western states signed a letter to Congress on
Monday asking for $1 trillion in aid for state
and local governments. But some Republican
leaders have warned not to count on that
money. Senate Republican Leader Shannon
Grove, who represents Bakersfield, did not
sign the letter asking Congress for the help.
“I could not support an effort that
continues to allow our state government to
run (amok) without protecting industries
by streamlining burdensome government
regulations, reforming unsustainable
projects, and supporting private businesses
which are California’s vital economic
engine,” she said.
For most people, the new coronavirus
causes mild or moderate symptoms, such
as fever and cough that clear up in two to
three weeks. For some, especially older adults
and people with existing health problems,
it can cause more severe illness, including
pneumonia and death.