The Regional Early Action Program has funded a lot of local planning for housing. But half of the REAP 2.0 money is being recalled.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a 2023-24 budget that slashes over $22 billion of intended spending in order to accommodate what is expected to be lower tax revenues.

But small housing amount disappoints advocates.

Without providing specifics, the governor's budget says he will redouble efforts to increase housing production. Some new programs are funded as well.

An estimated $100 billion windfall yields generous proposed investments in land use in Gov. Newsom's May Revise.

Housing accountability unit will help local governments but also keep an eye on them.

After coming out of the box aggressively last year with changes to the RHNA process, the governor chooses this year to focus on homelessness.

Gov. Gavin Newsom allocated $2.7 billion for housing and homelessness — the most ever in a California budget — and policies to prod cities into complying with RHNA >>read more