Newsom has already vowed to tank a proposed ballot initiative that would impose a 5% wealth tax on the state’s billionaires to bolster Medi-Cal. Progressive lawmakers and their allies in labor and health seem hopeful that Newsom could support a different long-shot funding idea.
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Posted inHealth
Emergency services face growing strain as Medi-Cal cuts loom in Mendocino County
At a county-hosted health summit, providers detailed how federal and state cuts could destabilize clinics, ambulance services and in-home care programs.
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
Mendocino County refuses to compromise climate language to appease Trump administration
The Board of Supervisors had discussed for months the wording of climate topics in its 2026 legislative platform.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year
Experts warn layoffs and new rules may slow return processing.
Posted inFood & Drink
New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
Federal health officials say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein while cutting back on highly processed foods and added sugar.