LOS ANGELES -- A "hard freeze" on hiring throughout the state, cutbacks on travel not considered necessary, even cuts to Cal/OSHA's high-profile construction, agriculture and bloodborne pathogens inspection projects are in the offing due to California's state budget crisis.Governor Davis has ordered a statewide reduction of "at least" $150 million of the remaining balance of the 2001-02 General Fund for operating expenses and equipment. This means every state department must cut back on equipment pur
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