California Budget Deal Closes $12B Deficit Amid Controversial Cuts

TL;DR
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that reduces healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants to address a $12 billion deficit, including halting new enrollment in Medi-Cal and eliminating dental care for noncitizens, amid political and economic pressures.
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- Gov. Newsom conditionally signs California budget as legislature closes $12B deficit KCRA
- California leaders approve budget to close $12bn deficit in blow to progressive causes The Guardian
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