Newsom committed California to making its own insulin. It’s at least a year behind his schedule
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plan to produce a cheap, generic insulin for the 3.2 million Californians with diabetes is behind the schedule he announced and unlikely to make it to market for several years,
Gavin Newsom Underestimated Deadline for Bold Insulin Plan by Years
Although California's governor hoped to have the cheaper insulin available by last year, it may take at least another two years.
Health care, homelessness and housing in California: Have Gavin Newsom’s promises panned out?
Newsom survived a recall, weathered a pandemic, and coasted to reelection amid speculation about his ambitions for higher office.
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Newsom orders investigation into food dyes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to investigate the health risks associated with food dyes and explore ways to further regulate the sales of ultra-processed foods such as candy,
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Newsom’s biggest unfinished project – health care – complicated by Trump
Six years after he entered office vowing to be California’s “health care governor,” Democrat Gavin Newsom has steered ... “We are approaching the incoming administration with an open hand, not a closed fist,” Newsom said.
What Foods Contain Red Dye No. 3 and Will They Be Recalled Amid FDA Ban?
After the FDA’s ban, a food safety expert and toxicologist break down if your favorite products may be affected.
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Health Care Is Newsom’s Biggest Unfinished Project. Trump Complicates That Task.
In March 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks about his plan to make insulin available to everyone for $30 a vial. (Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) SACRAMENTO — Six years after he entered office vowing to be California’s ...
The FDA has banned Red No. 3, a synthetic dye used in candy, cereals, and Tylenol
Red No. 3, a synthetic dye which gives a cherry hue to candies, sodas, and some medications, has been linked to cancer and ADHD in some studies.
Gavin Newsom has grown California’s government to a record size. Now he, too, is selling ‘efficiency’
Gov. Gavin Newsom has only expanded the size and scope of California government during his tenure, while Trump plans radical federal cuts.
Battling LA's wildfires, priorities shift for Gov. Gavin Newsom's once Trump-focused special session
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, one of President-elect Donald Trump's top political adversaries, has shifted his focus in recent days from gearing up for legal battles against the incoming Republican administration to prioritizing the state's response to destructive wildfires around Los Angeles.
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Days From Trump Inauguration, Journalists Weigh California, Federal Health Policies
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on regional media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
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What Does California’s War on Ultra-Processed Food Mean for Plant-Based Meat Brands?
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to crack down on ultra-processed foods – will plant-based meat get caught in the crossfire?