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California Republicans Question Democrats’ $1.5 Billion Medi-Cal Boost Amid Budget Crisis

California Republicans Question Democrats' $1.5 Billion Medi-Cal Boost Amid Budget Crisis

California Republicans are raising concerns over Democrats’ plans to allocate a $1.5 billion increase to fund Medi-Cal, the state’s healthcare program for low-income individuals, amidst a looming budget deficit. The debate comes as the state faces a financial shortfall estimated to be between $38 billion to $73 billion. The approved boost, aimed at supporting Medi-Cal … Read more

SNAP Benefits: Proposal from the Republicans would Tighten Up!

SNAP Benefits: Debates in the Legislature Advocates’ Perspective Two Republican proposals to tighten eligibility standards for government assistance programs—specifically, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps—sparked heated debates in the chambers of the Arizona state legislature. Introduced by Representative Leo Biasiucci, House Bills 2502 and 2503 aim to prohibit the … Read more