The progressive goal of single-payer health care has become a staple of Democratic platforms, even if it faces as many hurdles as ever.
Tag: CalMatters
Posted inHealth
Trump’s Medicaid work mandate could kick thousands of homeless Californians off coverage
A majority of California’s roughly 180,000 people experiencing homelessness have health insurance through Medi-Cal. Providers predict that many will lose insurance under President Donald Trump’s upcoming work mandates even if they qualify for exemptions.
Posted inFire & Emergency
Why California cops and firefighters are pushing for a new perk on top of their pensions
Unions for California Highway Patrol officers and Cal Fire firefighters are asking the state for a new retirement option that would complement their CalPERS pensions. It might reduce some pension-related payroll costs to the state.
Posted inPolitics & Government
California, 23 other states sue Trump over new tariffs
The states argue that President Trump is incorrectly using a never-before-invoked law to put these tariffs in place.
Posted inPolitics & Government
‘What the hell is going on?’: Democratic leaders clash over congressional endorsement
Sen. Mike McGuire accused Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks of trying to block his endorsement despite the backing of 74% of delegates.