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California Legislature Passes Strict School Vaccine Bill

June 29, 2015 | Katie Orr

A bill mandating vaccines for most California school children is headed to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk.

Health Care

Covered California Welcomes ACA Ruling

June 25, 2015 | Katie Orr

Covered California is welcoming the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.

State Government

California Vaccine Bill Clears Major Legislative Hurdle

June 25, 2015 | Katie Orr

A bill mandating vaccinations for nearly all California school children drew passionate debate on the state Assembly floor.

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Health Care

Davis Police Warn Parents About Teens Abusing Cough Medicine

June 25, 2015

(AP) - Davis Police are warning parents about an over-the-counter cold medicine that's been used recreationally by area teens.

Health Care

Supreme Court Rules Obamacare Subsidies Are Legal

June 25, 2015

The Supreme Court Thursday handed the Obama administration a major victory on health care, ruling 6-3 that nationwide subsidies called for in the Affordable Care Act are legal.

State Government

Vote On California Right-To-Die Bill Delayed As Support Lags

June 24, 2015

(AP) - A California lawmaker who wants to allow terminally ill patients to take life-ending drugs is postponing a vote on the contentious legislation as support lags.

State Government

California Must Change Tax Or Face Losing Billions

June 22, 2015 | Katie Orr

California’s Managed Care Organization tax is a federal revenue source that’s expected to bring in over $1 billion in the coming year. But the federal government says it must be changed. And that could affect consumers.

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Advocates for Developmentally Disabled Furious Over Budget

June 17, 2015 | Katie Orr

Advocates for the developmentally disabled are furious after being left out of this year’s California budget deal. They held a tense rally at the Capitol Wednesday.

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Undocumented Immigration In California

California Extends Health Care To Undocumented Children

June 16, 2015 | Katie Orr

Thousands of undocumented children living in California will be able to sign-up for health care coverage beginning next spring. The new program is part of a state budget deal announced Tuesday.

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