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Daily Edition for Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Good morning! A panel discussion between advocates and a state lawmaker about California’s mental health system was summed up by state Sen. Jim Beall when he said, “We need to start from scratch.” More on that below, but first here are some of your other top California health stories for the day.

Daily Edition for Monday, May 20, 2019

Good morning! Big industry players are trying to snuff out bills that would make California the first state to ban flavored tobacco products. Will they be successful? More on that below, but first, here are some of your other top California health stories for the day.

Daily Edition for Friday, May 17, 2019

Good morning! Gov. Gavin Newsom is arguing that Hollywood companies should “come back home” following recent moves by Southern states to limit abortion. More on that below, but first here are some of your top California health care stories for the day.

Daily Edition for Thursday, May 16, 2019

Good morning! Want to find how hospitals nears you ranked in new safety and quality ratings from Leapfrog Group? USA Today has a tool for you to search your area health systems. More on that below, but first  here are some of your top California health stories for the day.

Daily Edition for Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Good morning! Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s rule that he says weakens labor unions and their ability to collectively bargain. More on that below, but first, here are your top California health care stories for the week.

Daily Edition for Friday, May 10, 2019

Good morning. President Donald Trump is urging Congress to do something about those sky-high surprise medical bills. But the question remains, who will be picking up the extra costs? More on that below, first though, here are your top California health stories for the day.

Daily Edition for Thursday, May 9, 2019

Good morning! Gov. Gavin Newsom is releasing a revised budget plan today, expected to include a proposal on expanding health care to young immigrants who are living in the country illegally. More on that below, but first here are some of your top California health stories of the day.

Daily Edition for Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Good morning! Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a five-year elimination of sales taxes on purchases of diapers and menstrual products—a move that advocates say will help struggling families in the state. More on that below, but first here are some of your top California health stories for the day.