# One area Democrats, GOP agree: California needs a larger rainy day fund

https://www.smdp.com/one-area-democrats-gop-agree-california-needs-a-larger-rainy-day-fund/

At a moment when Californians can’t agree on much, we’ve found common ground on something that matters: how the state saves for hard times. One of us is a Democrat. The other is a Republican. We are united about Proposition 2, because this measure isn’t about partisan politics. It’s about basic fiscal responsibility, and it was developed by the people who understand California’s budget best. California has one of the largest and most dynamic economies in the world. It’s also one of the most volatile. The state ranks fifth in the nation in revenue volatility because of our tax struc

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Created: 2026-10-24T09:08:16.619768+00:00

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