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- 1California governor candidates lay out healthcare plans▼What will California's next governor do about healthcare? Here are Becerra and Hilton's plans
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton, the leading candidates to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor, have unveiled contrasting healthcare platforms. CalMatters compares their plans as the 2026 race heats up, with healthcare emerging as a key campaign issue for voters across the state.
- 2California grapples with the high cost of childcare●Childcare in California is expensive. What’s the state doing about it?
Childcare costs in California remain among the highest in the United States, placing a heavy burden on working families. CalMatters reports on what state lawmakers and officials are doing in response, examining current programs, funding efforts and policy proposals aimed at making care more affordable and expanding access for parents across the state.