California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed a 2025-2026 state budget that, while clouded by significant political and financial uncertainties, offers modest spending boosts to judicial branch projects and priorities.

The $322 billion state spending plan projects a small surplus in stark contrast to the $46.8 billion deficit Newsom and lawmakers had to fill last year. The 2025-2026 proposal allocates $5 billion to the judicial branch, including $2.9 billion for trial court operations.