California's Public Health at Risk: Newsom's Budget Falls Short Amid Trump's Cuts
2025-03-18
USA TODAY
Governor Newsom's budget has left California exposed to a potential public health crisis due to significant cuts from the Trump administration. To combat infectious diseases, Newsom must secure emergency funds and substantially boost the state budget. Although his budget adds 15 new positions to the California Department of Public Health's disease surveillance system, it may not be sufficient to offset the devastating impact of federal agency cuts, highlighting the need for increased public health funding and disease prevention measures to protect Californians from health risks.
