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Perspectives and Issues Outline

Part One: State’s Fiscal Picture

Part Two: Perspectives on the Economy and Demographics

Part Three: Perspectives on State Revenues

Part Four: Perspectives on State Expenditures

A. An Overview of State Expenditures

B. Major Expenditure Proposals In the 2007-08 Budget

Part V: Major Issues Facing the Legislature

A Proposition 98 Roadmap

Potential Fiscal Risks to the State in the Governor’s Health Care Coverage Plan

Legislative Oversight of State Employee Compensation

Improving the Mandate Process

The Governor’s Tax Proposals

A State Policy Approach: Promoting Health Information Technology in California