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California borrows $3.4 billion for Medicaid overrun as congress eyes steep cuts
California’s Medicaid program has borrowed $3.4 billion from the state’s general fund — and will likely need even more — to ...
They live in California's Republican districts, feel betrayed by looming health care costs
Several California Republicans represent towns that rely on Medicaid for health care coverage. Their recent budget-cutting ...
Cost of undocumented healthcare in California is billions over estimates, pressuring Democrats to consider cuts
In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats in the state Legislature are under pressure to scale back the expansion of ...
California's low-income families face uncertainty amid energy funding hold
California has received over $215 million in grants for LIHEAP, or about 90% of what was provided in 2024 but 10% of the ...
California Republicans vote yes, Democrats vote no on House budget to avoid a shutdown
The House narrowly passed the budget, 217 to 213, sending it to the Senate. The measure keeps the government funded through ...
If Trump cuts Medicaid, this California Republican’s House seat would be imperiled
Rep. David Valadao faces the difficult task of reassuring constituents in his Central Valley district that he will stave off ...
California needs $3.4B loan to cover healthcare costs as state provides insurance to undocumented residents
Gov. Gavin Newsom's Department of Finance on Wednesday notified state lawmakers that California will need a $3.44 billion ...
California’s Alex Padilla, Adam Schiff are ‘no’ votes on budget as government shutdown looms
Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff will vote “no” on the House-passed plan to keep the government running through Sept. 30. The Senate is now considering the budget, and if it doesn’t pass by Friday night ...
California’s cities and schools face big budget gaps, few options
Therefore the options are either make real spending reductions, which might mean laying off workers and closing schools, or ...