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California's Budget Cuts Spark Controversy Over Healthcare Inequality

6/15/2025

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California's budget cuts of $3.5 billion have sparked controversy, freezing Medi-Cal for undocumented immigrants while suggesting lower premiums for others. Critics argue this creates a two-tiered healthcare system. Furthermore, the new budget limits legal aid for immigrants with felony convictions, highlighting a significant shift under Republican influence. Negotiations with Governor Newsom are ongoing.

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California's budget cuts of $3.5 billion have sparked controversy, freezing Medi-Cal for undocumented immigrants while suggesting lower premiums for others. Critics argue this creates a two-tiered healthcare system. Furthermore, the new budget limits legal aid for immigrants with felony convictions, highlighting a significant shift under Republican influence. Negotiations with Governor Newsom are ongoing.