Measure ER: What you need to know about the proposed sales tax hike in LA County

Measure ER proposes a 0.5% sales tax increase in Los Angeles County to generate $1 billion annually for healthcare services amid federal Medi-Cal cuts. The tax would fund public hospitals, clinics, and safety-net health services for five years, with projections showing significant revenue loss from federal changes could lead to facility closures and layoffs.