California

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AG Protects $200 Million for Designated for California Schools

CALIFORNIA — On Nov. 16 Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the U.S. Department of Education has backed down from…

1 day ago

Gipson Praises California as Trump Administration Funds Additional November SNAP Benefits

Now, rulings against the Trump Administration require USDA to reverse its previous decision, and have federal officials use reserve money…

2 weeks ago

California Sues Trump Administration for Illegally Withholding SNAP Food Benefits

The federal government is legally required to make payments to SNAP. Congress appropriated $6 billion to the USDA in SNAP-related…

3 weeks ago

Governors Briefs: National Guard to Support Food Banks, State to Sue Fed’s if Troops Sent to SF and CA. to Train More Than 22,000 Workers

California to Deploy National Guard to Support Food Banks SACRAMENTO  — Gov. Gavin Newsom Oct. 22 announced that he will…

4 weeks ago

Governors Briefs: CalRx® Insulin, $11 a Pen, Will Soon be Available and Appointment Announced

This launch marks a significant step in the state's ongoing effort to lower prescription drug prices and improve medication access…

4 weeks ago

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for 2025 Statewide Special Election

Register by Oct. 20 to Receive a vote by mail ballot; In-person Voting Begins Oct. 25 LOS ANGELES – The…

1 month ago

Governors Briefs: California to See New Homes for Veterans and State Reduces Cost of Prescription Drugs

The bill reforms the revenue generating abilities of PBMs, including prohibiting the practice of spread pricing, requiring manufacturer rebates to…

1 month ago

California’s Essential Programs and Benefits Remain Available

While this is a federal issue, California's state government remains open.

1 month ago

Kaiser Permanente Faces New Strike Threat as SoCal Pharmacy Workers Authorize ULP Walkout

  LOS ANGELES — United Food and Commercial Workers or UFCW local unions representing Kaiser pharmacy employees Oct. 15 announced…

1 month ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bills to Protect Children Online From AI

On Oct. 13, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills related to children and cyber security, with many of them focused…

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