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The global economic downturn has also spread to the largest and richest state in the United States.
California is facing a multi-billion dollar budget deficit meaning the government running the world's eighth largest economy is almost broke and nearly one in ten Californians is looking for work. Al Jazeera's Tom Ackerman reports.
California officially out of money
Monday, February 02, 2009
By Nannette Miranda
SACRAMENTO, CA (KGO) -- It is day 89 of budget stalemate, and California has now officially run out of money. Now the state will start picking and choosing which bills it will pay.
So if you are expecting a state tax refund, be prepared to wait for at least a month and that's just the beginning of a financial chain-reaction.
The poor, the disabled and the elderly will continue to receive their government assistance checks thanks to the Federal government which will float the state some money. UC, Cal State and community colleges will also make sure Cal Grants to students will be paid out.
But everyone else won't get rescued.
February 1st triggered the Cash Deferral Plan, meaning the state is only paying bills the law says it has to pay.
State Controller John Chiang says he had no choice and has to prevent the treasury from emptying.
"My responsibility is to make sure California does not go into default. The consequences would be very severe," said Chiang.
The biggest hit will be to those who have a state income tax refund due in February.
Marilee Johnson just got her taxes done. The state owes her nearly $1,400. She won't see a penny for at least a month.
"We all have bills, and we are all trying to survive. I think it's too bad we have to wait," said Johnson.
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