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Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed spending more than $100 million per year in the state's Medicaid program to pay for up to six months of housing for people who are or risk becoming homeless; are coming out of prison or foster care; or are at risk for hospitalization or emergency room visits.

The federal government last year gave Arizona and Oregon permission to use Medicaid money to pay for up to six months of housing. Now California wants to join them.

For decades, the joint state and federal health insurance program would only pay for medical expenses. But last year Arizona and Oregon began using money for housing. Now California wants to join those states

California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to use Medicaid money to pay for housing for some vulnerable people.

Gavin Newsom announces insulin contract, plans for California to make its own naloxone

The state of California and a generic drug manufacturer has announced a 10-year partnership to produce affordable, state-branded insulin that they hope will rival longtime producers and push down prices

Gov. Gavin Newsom starts defining his legacy on a four-day statewide tour that focuses on priorities interrupted by crisis and the COVID pandemic, including homelessness, criminal justice and health care.

Gov. Gavin Newsom starts defining his legacy on a four-day statewide tour that focuses on priorities interrupted by crisis and the COVID pandemic, including homelessness, criminal justice and health care. Story from @CalMatters.

Gov. Gavin Newsom starts defining his legacy on a statewide tour that focuses on priorities interrupted by crisis and the pandemic.

Gov. Gavin Newsom starts defining his legacy on a statewide tour that focuses on priorities interrupted by crisis and the pandemic.