SACRAMENTO — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger attempted to forge a path out of the state’s financial mess by offering concessions to both Democrats, who are demanding that schools and other services not be cut, and Republicans disdainful of new taxes. Both sides immediately declared that they wanted little to do with the governor’s budget proposal, suggesting that Sacramento is in for another long, unproductive summer. The $144.4-billion spending plan would restore $1.8 billion for schools while making deep cuts in welfare and healthcare for the infirm, legal immigrants and impoverished parents. For the full story visit http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-budget15-2008may15,0,5652117.story
