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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

California’s Health Care Tug‑of‑War

The governor of California is caught between two big fights. One side wants to keep every child and adult, no matter where they come from, covered by state health care. The other side worries that the budget is already tight and more spending could hurt the economy. Newsom promised a future where

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Oct 24 2025HEALTH

Maine's Parent Caregiver Law: A Well-Meaning Idea Stuck in Bureaucracy

Maine's attempt to support parents caring for severely disabled children is hitting roadblocks. The law, passed in 2023, was supposed to allow parents to get paid for their caregiving roles. But two years later, it's not working as planned. The main issue? The law ties the program to home health ag

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