healthcare programs
Coverage of healthcare programs in the Nexus archive.
- Californians split on proposed tax on billionaires, sour on voter ID requirement, poll shows
California voters are sharply divided regarding a proposed ballot measure that would impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund healthcare programs. This proposal, which relates to voter ID requirements, has triggered a fierce political fight as the November election approaches.
- Newsom signs $352B spending plan and reflects on signature policies before he leaves office
Gavin Newsom signed California's $352 billion spending plan, delaying healthcare cuts, increasing childcare funding, and allocating resources for faster election vote counts. The budget avoids major tax hikes but includes targeted tax reforms and emphasizes fiscal prudence, with Newsom highlighting policies like free school meals and renewable energy expansion. Republicans criticized the plan as a temporary solution, while Democrats defended it as balanced.