Schiavo Secures Key Investments for Healthcare, Victim Support, Chiquita Landfill Response
Schiavo Secures Key Investments for Healthcare, Victim Support, Chiquita Landfill Response
Source: SCV News
Date: 06/16/2026 4:15pm
Article Summary:
Schiavo Secures Healthcare, Victim Services, and Chiquita Landfill Funding in 2026–27 State Budget Without Raising Taxes
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced that the California Legislature has passed a 2026–27 state budget proposal that includes major investments in healthcare access, victim services, and response efforts to the Chiquita Canyon Landfill crisis, while maintaining $29 billion in reserves and avoiding new taxes. Key provisions include $50 million to offset federal cuts to victim support programs, more than $213 million to help Californians maintain Medi-Cal coverage, funding for landfill response and congregate living health facilities, and a delay of the Medi-Cal asset test. The budget now heads to the governor for final negotiations and approval.
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Date: 06/16/2026 4:15pm
Article Summary:
Schiavo Secures Healthcare, Victim Services, and Chiquita Landfill Funding in 2026–27 State Budget Without Raising Taxes
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced that the California Legislature has passed a 2026–27 state budget proposal that includes major investments in healthcare access, victim services, and response efforts to the Chiquita Canyon Landfill crisis, while maintaining $29 billion in reserves and avoiding new taxes. Key provisions include $50 million to offset federal cuts to victim support programs, more than $213 million to help Californians maintain Medi-Cal coverage, funding for landfill response and congregate living health facilities, and a delay of the Medi-Cal asset test. The budget now heads to the governor for final negotiations and approval.
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