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Governor Newsom Statement on Kaiser Mental Health Settlement
Governor Gavin Newsom issued the below statement today after the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) announced a settlement agreement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (Kaiser Permanente) to make significant changes to the plan’s delivery of behavioral health care services.
Governor Newsom Puts Historic Mental Health Transformation on March 2024 Ballot
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: For the first time in decades, Californians will have the ability to transform the state’s mental health system – modernizing to meet the needs of all Californians. Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 326 (Eggman), modernizing the Mental Health...
TOMORROW: In Los Angeles County, Governor Newsom to Sign Historic Mental Health Transformation Legislative Package
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Tomorrow, in Los Angeles County, Governor Newsom will join Legislative and local leaders, families, advocates, veterans, and health care professionals to sign legislation that will modernize and transform California’s mental health and substance...
Governor Newsom Signs Package to Streamline Housing and Expand Tenant Protections in California
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom signs an extensive housing package consisting of 56 bills to help address California’s decades-in-the-making housing crisis by simplifying and expediting the construction of new housing, protecting tenants, and keeping housing...
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 10.11.23
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Erin Brennan, of Cameron Park, has been appointed Chief Counsel at the California Emergency Medical Services Authority. Brennan has served as an Attorney III at the California Emergency...
California Takes Action to Tackle Homelessness
State announces $179.7 million in Homekey grants to create 710 homes in seven counties, for a total of 13,484 units created by Homekey State expected to make the first purchase of small homes by the end of the month and, with the support of local partners, begin...
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 10.10.23
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Jessica Grimes, of Bakersfield, has been appointed Executive Director of the Employment Training Panel. Grimes has been Associate Vice Chancellor of Career Education and Workforce...
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation 10.10.23
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 44 by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-Highland) – California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System: tribal police. AB 226 by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-Highland) –...
Modernizing Conservatorship Law to Better Help & Protect Californians Most in Need of Care
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 43 which significantly updates California’s conservatorship laws for the first time in more than 50 years. Californians experiencing serious mental illness or severe substance use disorder and most at-risk of...
State Announces $114.5 Million in Clean California Grants
What you need to know: California is doubling down on Governor Newsom’s Clean California initiative with $114.5 million to support 60 projects throughout the state to clean and revitalize public spaces, including transit centers. SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Gavin...
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