Measure ER Funds Healthcare Ahead of Cuts | Venice Beach News

LA County’s new Measure ER, a half-cent sales tax kicking in October, is designed to shield healthcare services from looming federal funding cuts — with 45% going to community clinics, 22% to county hospitals, and the rest funding public health, Medi-Cal, and jail healthcare. While city leaders warn it’s another burden on strained wallets, the county plans to distribute funds starting January 2027, just as federal cuts are expected to hit — a bold move to keep care alive for millions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/bd774eaea4af9cab