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After California copay accumulator ban bill stalls in committee, its supporters hope to see it passed in next annual session

By Nicholas Malfitano | Jun 4, 2024

An official from the Hemophilia Council of California advocates that state lawmakers should approve a future ban on a program used by some health insurers in the United States, which does not count copay assistance payments toward a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum.

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California: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in California in May

By Golden State Today | Jun 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from California in May.

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California prepares for extreme heatwave with community efforts and state action

By Golden State Today | Jun 4, 2024

Con una ola de calor que afectará gran parte del interior de California esta semana, el Gobernador Gavin Newsom destacó hoy los continuos esfuerzos de preparación y respuesta del estado e instó a los californianos a tomar medidas para protegerse del calor extremo.

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California leads nation with most Fortune 500 companies

By Golden State Today | Jun 4, 2024

Fortune announced that for the first time since 2014, California is home to the most Fortune 500 companies in the country, surpassing Texas, Florida, and other states. The state’s diverse economy now includes 57 companies on the list, while Texas and New York are tied for second place with 52 companies each.

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California braces for first major heat wave with comprehensive safety measures

By Golden State Today | Jun 4, 2024

With extreme heat expected from Tuesday through Thursday as the summer season begins, California is taking measures to ensure public safety through outreach efforts, safety resources, and state action.

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Sites Reservoir clears major hurdle with streamlined CEQA process

By Golden State Today | Jun 4, 2024

Governor Newsom’s infrastructure streamlining law, which reduces delays caused by CEQA litigation, led to a prompt court ruling supporting the Sites Reservoir project. The reservoir will store enough water to support 3 million households’ yearly usage.

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Governor Newsom announces new appointments across various state departments

By Golden State Today | Jun 4, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced several appointments across various state departments and commissions.

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California bans sales of ghost guns by three major manufacturers

By Golden State Today | Jun 4, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced final judgments against Blackhawk Manufacturing, GS Performance LLC (Glockstore), and MDX Corporation. The judgments permanently prohibit these companies from manufacturing or selling unserialized ghost gun kits and firearm precursor parts in California. Additionally, the companies will pay civil penalties of $500,000 from Blackhawk, $120,000 from Glockstore, and $55,000 from MDX.

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State's joint law enforcement efforts lead to over 470 arrests

By Golden State Today | Jun 4, 2024

Governor Newsom’s deployment of state law enforcement in Bakersfield has resulted in the arrest of 470 suspects and the recovery of 244 stolen vehicles.

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California launches SUN Bucks program providing summer meal assistance

By Golden State Today | Jun 4, 2024

California is launching SUN Bucks, a new federal food program designed to ensure that children in families with low incomes can continue to receive food assistance during summer break. Most eligible families will automatically receive SUN Bucks electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards that can be used like CalFresh benefits to purchase groceries.

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Permanent funding proposal for Medi-Cal health services qualifies for California's November ballot

By Golden State Today | Jun 4, 2024

Sacramento, Calif. – Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced that an initiative became eligible for the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot on June 4, 2024.

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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in California during May

By Golden State Today | Jun 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from California in May.

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CA Health Analyst: Inflation Reduction Act ‘bankrolls billions of dollars' worth of left-wing policy priorities at the expense of life-saving pharmaceutical innovation’

By Golden State Today | Jun 3, 2024

The head of the Pasadena-based Pacific Research Institute (PRI) said that a drug provision in the “Inflation Reduction Act” could lead to a decrease in health care innovation.

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Which California political committees received the most contributions during week ending June 1?

By Golden State Today | Jun 3, 2024

Here are the 50 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending June 1.

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California proposes federal aid access for community college students without high school diplomas

By Golden State Today | Jun 3, 2024

In line with California's developing Master Plan for Career Education, Governor Gavin Newsom and California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian announced the submission of a proposal to the U.S. Department of Education. The proposal aims to allow students without a high school diploma or equivalent to access Title IV financial aid.

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Man arrested for allegedly setting his house on fire in Santa Maria

By Golden State Today | Jun 3, 2024

On June 3, 2024, deputies in Santa Maria, California, arrested a man for allegedly setting fire to his own residence. At approximately 11:05 a.m., deputies responded to the 1400-block of Genoa Way following reports of a male subject breaking the windows of a house.

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Newsom congratulates Sheinbaum on historic presidential election win in Mexico

By Golden State Today | Jun 3, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement today regarding the results of Mexico’s Presidential Election.

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Governor Newsom congratulates Claudia Sheinbaum on Mexican presidential victory

By Golden State Today | Jun 3, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today regarding the results of Mexico's presidential election:

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California: Devices companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in California in May

By Golden State Today | Jun 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Devices companies from California in May.

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In California, 769 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Golden State Today | Jun 2, 2024

California registered 769 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).