State - Lawmakers are getting closer to fixing California's budget crisis after details of a possible deal were leaked to reporters. According to the LA Times, the vehicle license fee, state tax and fuel tax would go up. There would also be an income tax service charge of 2.5% added to a person's tax bill. Staff members are working on a draft. Several senators say the proposal will be ready by Friday. The Governor's press secretary says it's too soon to say to say there's a deal. However, if there's no deal by Friday, the Governor says he will send out 20,000 layoff notices to state workers. Story by Alex Lane
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