In California, Republican and Democratic leaders warned of a budget stalemate and said they likely won't reach a deal on a $104 billion spending plan before hundreds of state employees stop getting paid this week.

California's Republicans in the Assembly and Senate are pushing for a balanced budget _ or $1.5 billion more in cuts than the Republican governor proposed in May.

NOW WHY DO YOU SUPPOSE THIS IS HAPPENING IN MEXIFORNIA????

From the Williamsport Sun-Gazette (my local newspaper)