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CBS California Investigates analyzed 356 pages of state records related to California's $6.2 million diaper contract with Baby2Baby, revealing details about Newsom's taxpayer-funded program. The review focuses on the allocation of public funds for a California-branded free diaper initiative.

Gov. Gavin Newsom claimed a $6.2 million Baby2Baby contract underwent a competitive bidding process, but state records show it did not. The California budget contains dozens of similar no-bid exemptions totaling over $1 billion.

A government ethics watchdog is requesting California’s state auditor to investigate a $6.2M no-bid contract with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit, over allegations of political favoritism and taxpayer waste. The deal, championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is being scrutinized for potential ethical violations.

The Newsom administration delayed for 24 days before deciding whether to release a multi-million-dollar contract with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit associated with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Lawmakers are considering extending delays for public records requests.

A CBS News California fact-check found the state's free diaper program will not cost taxpayers 50 cents per diaper, contradicting viral claims. However, the Newsom administration has not released the Baby2Baby contract or competitive bid records, raising concerns about potential waste.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for a new taxpayer-funded diaper program, which will provide 400 free diapers to new parents. The Washington Post editorial board accused Newsom of 'infantilizing' parents and creating a 'nanny state'. The program aims to lower the cost burden on new parents amid inflation.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a new program called 'Golden State Start' which will provide 400 free diapers to families with newborn babies, in an effort to ease the high cost of raising a child. The program is being launched in partnership with nonprofit Baby2Baby and will start this summer. The state has allocated $7.4 million for the initiative.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a new program called 'Golden State Start' which will provide 400 free diapers to families with newborn babies, in an effort to ease the high cost of raising a child. The program is set to launch this summer and will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state. The initiative is part of Newsom's broader push to tackle affordability.

California has launched a program providing free diapers to all newborns in the state through a partnership with Baby2Baby. The program, called Golden State Start, will distribute high-quality diapers through participating hospitals statewide. This initiative aims to support new parents.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a new program to provide free diapers to new parents in partnership with Baby2Baby, offering 400 free diapers. This initiative aims to support newborns and their families. The state's partnership with the nonprofit organization seeks to address a basic need for new parents.

California has launched a program to provide free diapers to all newborns, with hundreds of diapers given to parents before leaving the hospital. The program aims to alleviate expenses for California families and will initially be offered at 65 to 75 hospitals. The state has partnered with Baby2Baby to manufacture the diapers under the label 'Golden State Start'.