AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid Crackdown: VP JD Vance says the federal government will defer $1.3 billion in California Medi-Cal reimbursements, pointing to alleged fraud and demanding clarifications tied to billing, home health, and “questionable expenditures,” while Newsom fires back that the move targets care for seniors and people with disabilities. State Workplace Policy: California will require most state employees to return to the office four days a week starting July 1, with unions pushing back. Governor Race: Polls keep the primary tight—Becerra and Hilton trading leads—while debate access remains a fight, and Tony Thurmond is still left out. Affordability Push: Newsom rolls out a universal “Golden State Start” diaper program for newborns, and also tees up a May Revise small-business tax cut. Local Economy: PG&E Foundation grants are set to help hundreds of independent restaurants stay afloat. Health Tech/Science: A California-linked gene therapy trial reports sustained vision improvements at 12 months.
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