‘It’s Triage’: California’s Next Governor Will Face Destabilizing Surge in Uninsured

By 2030, the number of uninsured Californians under 65 is expected to nearly double from 2.4 million to 4.6 million, as recently enacted state and federal cuts to Medicaid and ACA marketplaces begin to roll back historic gains in health coverage. The anticipated rise in the uninsured population could have broad implications for hospital systems, insurers, and the economy.

Explainer: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones From AI Scams

Americans are being defrauded of more money than ever before as cybercriminals enhance their scams with Artificial Intelligence (AI). The FBI recorded $21 billion lost to cybercrime in 2025, the highest ever. Cases related to AI were among the costliest, and AI-enhanced scams are now 4.5 times more profitable than traditional methods. Here are some tips to protect yourself and your loved ones from being scammed.

Explainer: Millions Lose Food Assistance Under New SNAP Rules

Millions of Americans are being kicked off the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid massive ongoing changes to eligibility and work requirements. President Trump made the largest-ever cuts to SNAP in his 2025 “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The H.R. 1 bill funds tax breaks for wealthy families and corporations by slashing $187 billion from SNAP over the next decade.

In California Governor’s Race, Voters Face Stark Choice on Immigrant Healthcare

In California, budget instability and concerns about rising costs are spilling into a debate over the controversial and expensive policy of allowing low-income immigrants without legal status to receive state-funded health coverage. Now, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present a stark choice to voters in the race to be the next governor. Both frame the choice as an economic one.

Explainer: New Medicaid and SNAP Work Requirements

The Trump administration has outlined new strict work requirements for recipients of Medicaid and SNAP (also known as food stamps). States must adopt the new rules by January 1, 2027. Individuals will have to verify their eligibility every six months to continue receiving benefits. California has already implemented the rules for new applicants to CalFresh, the state’s food assistance program, as of June 1, 2026.

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