He believes it would eliminate flexibility and use dated information in order to impose on the private sector the same automatic spending that has caused the state budget crisis.

He believes that gay couples are entitled to full protection under the law and should not be discriminated against based upon their relationship.

It's wonderful that both parties and multiple levels of government are absolutely engaged. All of which are necessary so the principals can forge some kind of agreement and compromise.

The office is reviewing it. Once the determination is made if the governor should weigh in and how, we will.

This is who he is. It's not surprising.

Right now we're focused on public policy and making law. I can't talk about things that are pretty much irrelevant right now.

So much productive work has been done already, it is a positive sign that everyone wants to work to move a package forward.

Conversations are continuing and everyone is working in earnest, but there's no impending announcement.

While we are disappointed we did not make the June ballot, everyone knew it would be very difficult. The governor has always said what is important is not June or November but that he and the Legislature work to rebuild California.

The governor believes the courts are the correct venue for this decision to be made. He will uphold whatever decision the court renders.