California is stuck in a money fight. The state just approved a huge $325 billion budget, but the arguments are far from over. Lawmakers have until Friday to finalize things before the new budget kicks in on July 1.

Proposition 36 is one of the big fights. Voters approved it last year. It's about being stricter on some crimes but also helping people with drug problems instead of locking them up. The governor didn't include money for this in the budget. But lawmakers added $110 million for just one year. Supporters of Proposition 36 say this is not enough. They want more money for things like hiring more probation officers. There's even a chance the governor might reject the $110 million.

Healthcare for immigrants who aren't citizens is another big issue. The state decided to cover it, but it's costing more than expected. The governor wanted to charge monthly fees to pay for it. But lawmakers said no to that. They agreed on a $30 monthly charge and decided to stop new sign-ups for adults next year. They also want to cut some benefits for non-citizens with certain immigration issues, but the details are still unclear.

The water tunnel project is another point of contention. The governor tried to include it in the budget to skip public discussions. But lawmakers said no. They told him to come back later and do it the right way. They didn't want him to rush such a big decision.

All of this shows that while other news grabs headlines, California is making big choices. These decisions will affect millions of people. The debates are far from over, and the stakes are high.

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