He did, but from what I can tell it was his typical grandstanding. He did it in the name of cutting unnecessary spending, but at the same time his budget has increased the growth in spending by 50%.
Well, I would not expect him to be a genuine conservative. He is the epitome of the moderate republican, one day California will revitalize their conservative side and kick out most of the legislature.
As far as cutting spending, I believe you. Arnie simply let the economy grow California out of bankruptcy, (unless you are still in bankruptcy). He did about as much as I expected, (better than Davis) and maybe he will start the process of breaking the unions stranglehold over the state. (And I am a former teacher, but the union has to go.)