single-payer health care coverage

California Democrats Propose Government Takeover of Healthcare, Banning Private Insurance

February 24, 2026 3:48 pmFebruary 25, 2026 10:31 am

“California Democrats want to take over your healthcare, banning private insurance while imposing a $500 billion tax across the state,” Assemblyman Carl Demaio (R-San Diego) warns. He’s right. https://twitter.com/carldemaio/status/2026111959381545345 And, coincidentally, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he and Attorney...

Constitutional Amendment Proposed to Enact Tax Increases for CA Single-Payer Health Care System

January 6, 2022 6:10 amJanuary 6, 2022 8:05 am

On January 5, Assembly Constitutional Amendment 11 was introduced by Assembly Members Ash Kalra and Alex Lee proposing to enact significant tax increases to fund universal single-payer health care coverage and cost controls. Co-authors include Assembly Members Mia Bonta, Wendy...