Governor of California Gavin Newsom Reportedly Signs $26m Healthcare Fund for Trans Youth

California budgets $26 million to protect access to gender-affirming care from federal attacks

In a win for trans people, their families, and healthcare providers in the state, California has passed a new budget that includes funds to protect gender-affirming and reproductive healthcare from federal funding interference. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed the budget, which was the result of extensive lobbying from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, including TransFamily Support Services. “This historic investment will help keep care accessible, support th…

Governor of California Gavin Newsom reportedly signs $26m healthcare fund for trans youth

"For decades, we’ve been told that government has to choose between balancing the books and investing in people. California proved that’s a false choice," said Newsom The post Governor of California Gavin Newsom reportedly signs $26m healthcare fund for trans youth appeared first on Attitude.

Gavin Newsom signs budget with $26M safety net for trans youth care amid Trump cuts

The spending comes after providers warned that federal cuts could threaten access to care for transgender Californians.

CA budget secures $5M for UCLA reproductive health center

California's 2026-27 state budget includes $5 million in one-time funding for the UCLA Center for Reproductive Health, Law and Policy, Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur, D-Hollywood, announced.Zbur said he championed the investment throughout this year's budget hearings. The money will let the center continue providing legal expertise, policy analysis, research and strategic support as other states restrict access to reproductive…