California's Medi-Cal Budget Battle

California’s governor Gavin Newsom is pushing a $334.2 billion budget that heavily funds Medi-Cal, but with less federal aid and a stubborn state deficit, some services face cuts — sparking fierce backlash from advocates. While Senate and Assembly leaders want to restore those services, their plans don’t align perfectly with Newsom’s. Tax proposals are also on the table, including a controversial $285 monthly fee per Medi-Cal worker for employers — a move Senate leaders favor over Newsom’s preferred health plan tax, which faces legal and voter-backed hurdles. With a June 15 deadline looming, lawmakers may settle for temporary fixes rather than long-term solutions. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9fe33302569aa43