Category: Public Policy
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Don’t Lose Coverage: Medi-Cal Changes Will Affect 44.9% of CA Latinos
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, California will resume its normal processes to redetermine eligibility for Medi-Cal enrollees. These changes go into effect starting in April 2023. For the 44.9% of Latinos on Medi-Cal in California, (including 59.4% of Latinos under 21), this end of the Federal Continuous Coverage Requirement could mean…
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United Latinos Wins Grant to Advocate for the American Rescue Plan Act: Latino Power Fund
As the American Rescue Plan enters its second year of implementation, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) today announced $1.4 million in grants to 35 Latino-led organizations across the state of California working to ensure the equitable distribution and implementation of these federal funds.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom names first Latina to California Supreme Court
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday nominated the first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court. “Born and raised in the Imperial Valley by immigrant parents from Mexico, her extraordinary journey and nomination to serve as the first Latina Justice on the bench of our state’s highest court is an inspiration to all of us,”…