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A bill that would make health care available to undocumented immigrants in California advanced in the state legislature today. But it’s been scaled back from previous versions.

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Health Care

Ask Emily: Don’t Cave In To An Erroneous Bill

May 28, 2015

Another in a series of Q&A columns answering consumers’ questions about California’s new medical world.

Health Care

Report: Stanford University Receives Live Anthrax

May 28, 2015

There are reports Thursday morning that Stanford University is among numerous laboratories that mistakenly received live anthrax spores, instead of dead spores.

Health Care

Davis Makes Water, Milk Default In Kids' Meals

May 28, 2015

The city of Davis says it's taking a stand against obesity, by making milk or water the default drink in kids' meals. The ordinance passed the Davis City Council unanimously Tuesday.

State Government

California Budget Proposal Raises Questions Of Vaccine Bill Retaliation

May 27, 2015 | Ben Adler

Assembly Republicans want to know if Legislative Democrats are using their state budget proposals to punish a medical group that opposes California's controversial vaccine bill.

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Bill Spotlights Pregnancy Crisis Centers

May 26, 2015 | Katie Orr

Pro-choice lawmakers are backing a bill in the California Assembly that seeks to ensure pregnant women know they have access to abortions.

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Covered California Approves Specialty Drug Cost Caps

May 21, 2015 | Katie Orr

The California health exchange has set monthly limits on prices consumers will pay for specialty prescription drugs.

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Covered California Considers Capping Patient's Drug Costs

May 21, 2015

On Thursday, the Covered California board, the agency that implements the Affordable Care Act here, is voting on the issue of the high cost of certain specialty drugs.

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