by Nel Benningshof | Mar 3, 2021 | News
Note: AB 1400 is a “policy” bill. It does not include a financing plan. Rather it indicates the intent to pass a second bill that would develop a revenue plan once the policy is approved. (A financing bill will require a two-thirds vote.) So when we hear,...
by Nel Benningshof | Feb 20, 2021 | News
The informative and engaging text of AB 1400, California’s new single payer bill introduced on Feb. 19, is now available to read. It is preceded by a two-page Legislative Counsel’s Digest that identifies existing healthcare programs and highlights elements of...
by Nel Benningshof | Feb 19, 2021 | News
Assemblymember Ash Kalra and the California Nurses Association Announce CalCare Single-Payer Legislation to Guarantee Health Care for All Californians SACRAMENTO – California Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and joint authors, Assemblymembers Alex Lee (D-San...
by Nel Benningshof | Feb 2, 2021 | News
The Progressive Democrats of America hosts weekly gatherings with Dr. Bill Honigman and activists from across the country with a focus on combating COVID-19 and bringing high-quality healthcare to all. This week’s town hall will focus on the vaccine rollout and...
by Nel Benningshof | Feb 1, 2021 | News
Kickoff for the California Nurses Association Campaign for California Guaranteed Health Care for All. CNA nurses are organizing a Statewide Day of Action with car rallies and car caravans to demonstrate power while staying socially distanced and safe. All participants...
by Nel Benningshof | Jan 31, 2021 | News
One Payer States (OPS) brings together advocates from across the country who are working to create state-based single payer systems. The group holds monthly “Office Hours” – educational forums with great guest speakers. The February Office Hours focuses on...
