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Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters

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California’s Medi-Cal shortfall hits $6.2 billion with ‘unprecedented’ cost increases

Avatar photo by Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters March 18, 2025March 18, 2025

California is spending billions more than planned for Medi-Cal. Some of the cost drivers include higher enrollment among immigrants without legal status as well as pharmacy costs.

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California is borrowing billions to pay for Medi-Cal. Is immigrant coverage at risk?

Avatar photo by Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters and Kristen Hwang, CalMatters March 14, 2025March 14, 2025
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Is the U.S. in a constitutional crisis? California’s attorney general says not yet

Avatar photo by Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
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Trump wants to break California’s sanctuary state law: 5 things to know

Avatar photo by Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters January 28, 2025
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California almost legalized psychedelics. Now, supporters are looking for a good test case

Avatar photo by Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters January 2, 2025January 2, 2025
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California beat Trump in court his first term. It’s preparing new cases for his second

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters and Nigel Duara, CalMatters November 8, 2024November 8, 2024
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Busloads of Californians are heading to swing states. Can they make a difference?

Avatar photo by Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters October 31, 2024November 1, 2024
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Why a new California law will require tortilla makers to add an extra ingredient

Avatar photo by Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters September 29, 2024September 29, 2024
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A new California law will scrub most medical debt from credit reports

Avatar photo by Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters September 24, 2024
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The doctor who shaped Gavin Newsom’s COVID response is stepping down

Avatar photo by Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters and Kristen Hwang, CalMatters September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

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