Newsom’s Budget Cuts Spark Planned Parenthood Outrage
Governor Newsom’s proposed $322 billion budget for 2025-26 includes a $500 million cut to Proposition 56 healthcare provider payments, impacting organizations like Planned Parenthood. This reduction, aimed at addressing a $12 billion deficit exacerbated by Proposition 35’s Medi-Cal expansion, would slash Planned Parenthood’s California budget by one-third. The cuts would severely limit access to essential healthcare services for low-income Californians, increasing wait times and travel distances for care. While the Governor’s office claims to support reproductive freedom, Planned Parenthood argues the cuts effectively defund the organization in California.
John Q. Hosedrinker