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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill addressing serious problems with nursing home licensing in California, although some elder care advocates contend the new law will not adequately protect residents and consumers. Photo via iStock

Governor signs contentious nursing home licensing bill that splintered advocates

by Jocelyn Wiener September 28, 2022September 27, 2022

The bill by two Assembly Democrats followed a CalMatters investigation that exposed serious flaws in the state’s nursing home licensing system.

The Department of Health Care Services headquarters in Sacramento on Sept. 15, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

As state sets higher Medi-Cal contract standards, some providers predict major disruptions

by Kristen Hwang September 26, 2022September 28, 2022

abortion

Cement reproductive rights in California’s Constitution

by Guest Commentary September 23, 2022September 22, 2022

Make California a national beacon for reproductive health care access

by Guest Commentary September 13, 2022September 12, 2022

Illustration by Chanelle Nibbelink

Unanswered cries: Why California faces a shortage of mental health workers

by Jocelyn Wiener September 8, 2022September 7, 2022

From left, Kelsey McQuaid-Craig, Brandon J. Craig and Mary Craig at their home in Sacramento on Aug. 9, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

‘Operating under water’: Families trying to place loved ones in Medi-Cal assisted living program wait years

by Ana B. Ibarra September 7, 2022September 6, 2022

Scarlett Kovacevic wears her hearing aid at her family's home in Lincoln on July 26, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

Children and Youth

A state program that provides children’s hearing aids may be expanded to include more families

by Elizabeth Aguilera September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

Assemblymember James Ramos (D-Highland) and other legislators vote during a session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Aug. 22, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

In California, the calm before the legislative storm

by Emily Hoeven August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

California can improve access to abortion by easing rules on physician oversight

by Guest Commentary August 12, 2022August 11, 2022

The state Capitol in Sacrament on July 6, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

California Legislature

Decision day: Which bills did California lawmakers kill?

by Ben Christopher August 11, 2022August 11, 2022