California Budget Deal Would Expand Funding for Children’s Hospitals

The agreement allots $115 million to support Medi-Cal payments. If it’s approved, backers of a children’s health ballot initiative will withdraw their measure.

The California State Capitol building in Sacramento, Calif., on April 18, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

The budget agreement announced June 22 between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders includes $115 million for children’s hospitals.

The governor had included the spending in his May budget proposal.