Gov. Gavin Newsom asked California lawmakers on Wednesday to dip into the state’s rainy-day reserves, and signaled his desire to potentially delay a minimum wage increase for healthcare workers as part of his plan to offset an expected $37.9-billion deficit. A confluence of weaker-than-expected state revenues, delayed tax deadlines and overspending based on inaccurate budget… Continue reading Newsom’s plan for California’s projected $37.9-billion deficit
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Opinion: California’s great strides in Medi-Cal expansion are threatened by system inefficiencies
California is striving for a healthier 2024 by vastly expanding its Medicaid program, but the state is at risk of rescinding coverage at the same time. Some of the sharpest impacts, both positive and negative, are affecting Latino health. The expanded Medi-Cal aims to ensure that all California residents — regardless of citizenship — have… Continue reading Opinion: California’s great strides in Medi-Cal expansion are threatened by system inefficiencies
The cost of Proposition 1: Newsom’s plan to transform California’s mental health system
If approved by voters on Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ballot measure to overhaul the state’s mental health services system and sell bonds to finance more than 10,000 treatment beds across California could cost the state up to $14 billion. Opponents of Proposition 1 argue the price is too high. “What California needs to do is… Continue reading The cost of Proposition 1: Newsom’s plan to transform California’s mental health system
Newsom’s Proposition 1 passes in California’s primary election
The close contest over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $6.4-billion bond measure to transform California’s mental health system finally ended Wednesday, more than two weeks after the primary election. Though election officials have until April 12 to certify the results, Proposition 1 led with 50.2% of the vote when the race was called with more than 7.5… Continue reading Newsom’s Proposition 1 passes in California’s primary election