Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is under pressure from both sides concerning a bill passed by the legislature that would give striking workers unemployment benefits.
The bill comes to his desk as he has tried to remain a neutral mediator in the joint Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild strike, which has lasted more than 100 days. If he were to sign, it would jeopardize his position as a mediator. If he refuses to, he would come under intense fire from his progressive base.When asked about the bill at a Politico event on Tuesday, Newsom remained ambiguous and didn't specify whether he would sign or veto the bill.
The situation is especially precarious as the state faces financial difficulties concerning its unemployment benefits fund. The fund is currently $18 billion in debt after it had to borrow $20 billion from the federal government in 2020, the Los Angeles Times reported.
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