California Governor Gavin Newsom removes pandemic preparedness and mental health initiatives from November ballot, agreeing to fund children's healthcare instead.
California Governor Gavin Newsom agreed to remove two healthcare initiatives from the November ballot, in return for legislative changes. The measures included pandemic preparedness with increased taxes on those earning over $5 million annually and funding for mental health care and lower-priced prescription drugs. Instead, the proponents will receive additional funding for children's healthcare through state budget adjustments.
June 26, 2024
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