SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom has been a man on the mission the last several weeks. He's already announced proposals to increase funding for public schools. He also proposed making a $1 billion investment to combat homelessness. Now, he's launched a statewide tour to promote his health care proposals.
On Tuesday afternoon, Newsom sat down with small business owners and others to discuss his proposal to expand financial assistance to middle-income earners who buy health insurance on the private market.
Newsom's budget would provide financial assistance to families of four earning up to $150,000 a year. That would make California the first state in the United States to offer subsidies to families who earn up to 600 percent of the federal poverty level.
"It's important to highlight the stresses that small businesses have as it relates to healthcare. It's often overlooked," said Newsom.
Throughout his four-city tour, Newsom plans to highlight five different proposals. The deadline for Newsom to finalize everything is June 15.
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