Democrats want to spend budget surplus on California infrastructure
State lawmakers want to use a projected $31 billion surplus to fuel an infrastructure boom, a tactic that could reduce the amount Californians might see in any rebate checks this year – if they happen at all. The state expects to have so much money it risks exceeding a state spending threshold called the Gann Limit…. [Assemblyman Phil Ting, who runs the Assembly Budget Committee] said he wants lawmakers to use the state surplus for drought resilience projects and broadband expansion to communities without reliable internet access.