Legislators, cutting $3.5 billion in overall funding, endorsed a freeze on state health care for undocumented immigrants but want lower premiums and other changes.
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Life-threatening meals: Restaurants would identify food allergens for diners under this proposed law
Doctors say the bill in the California Legislature could save lives, but the restaurant association is opposed, saying it could give diners a false sense of security.
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Her miscarriage showed the limits of California’s abortion protections. Where you live matters
Catholic hospitals run 20% of California’s maternity wards. Their policies generally prohibit abortion, even in miscarriage, as long as a heartbeat can be detected.
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‘Shocking’ and ‘plain cruel’: Health advocates say Newsom’s Medi-Cal budget could cripple women’s reproductive care
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Medi-Cal budget plan would shift money for voter-approved increases in doctors’ pay and reproductive care to cover other expenses. The cost of the low-income health insurance program has been growing rapidly.
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Newsom proposes to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented immigrants
To save more than $5 billion, California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to shut down new enrollment for adults who lack legal status and to charge premiums for health care. The Legislature has resisted such changes.
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‘Will I be safe?’ Transgender California youth feel threatened by Trump’s executive orders
Calls to LGBTQ crisis lines spiked after President Donald Trump’s election. His policies target health care for young transgender people, creating uncertainty for a vulnerable community.
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This California ballot measure promises money for health care. Its critics warn it could backfire
Proposition 35, one of 10 ballot measures before California voters this fall, would dedicate tax revenue to pay doctors more if they see low-income patients with Medi-Cal insurance. Its critics worry the plan could run afoul of the federal government.
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California is banning artificial food dyes in school snacks and drinks. Here’s what the science says
Certain synthetic food dyes are linked to behavioral issues in kids. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law to ban them in school snacks by 2028.
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What the Supreme Court ruling on the abortion pill means for access in California
In its first ruling on reproductive rights since overturning Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit that questioned the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.
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Prop 1 — Gavin Newsom’s mental health plan — holds slim lead as count continues
As of Friday afternoon, Prop 1 was ahead by the narrowest of margins – around 20,000 votes out of nearly 4.4 million votes counted. The initiative, which needs a simple majority to pass, would fund new mental health treatment facilities.
