Probably spiked, as most news stories that put the powerful in a bad light. Trying to be polite.
For 1:58 : The Calif state budget is not the economy of the State of California, unless Gray Davis has more power than we think.
Keep an eye on this story, as well as the Nevada State Supreme Court voiding a part of Nevada's Constitution at will. No reason except a demand from the AFT. Both stories should send chills down the spine of truthful people, Right or Left!