New penalties can fine hospitals and insurers up to 125% of their overspending, with enforcement starting as early as 2028.
Tag: CalMatters
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
California to buy defunct horse track and turn it into the Bay Area’s newest public park
California lawmakers struck a deal to divert $125 million in climate funding to buy the former Golden Gate Fields track and turn it into a park. Gov. Gavin Newsom supports the project.
Posted inHealth
Parents of transgender kids say California is ‘unprepared’ as feds cut off their healthcare
Lawmakers say the Medi-Cal program needs $10 million to pay for gender-affirming care for minors after the Trump administration cut funding.
Posted inFire & Emergency
Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of session
The measure, which was opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s public utilities, never came to a vote in the Assembly.
Posted inFire & Emergency
California lawmakers strike wildfire deal that leaves out most of Newsom’s big demands
Gov. Gavin Newsom backed off his plans to ease costs for utilities following wildfires they cause, striking a narrower deal with Democratic lawmakers.