“We have the money,” said Los Angeles Democratic Assemblyman Mike Gipson. “The time is now.”
in new funding for state and local public health departments, his 2022 budget proposal, did not include the health equity and racial justice fund, leaving advocates disappointed.since they play a crucial role in reaching underserved communities. They argue that they have helped reduce the spread of COVID-19 by educating people about testing and the importance of getting vaccinated, as well as conducting their own contact tracing.
So far, Newsom doesn’t appear inclined to create a dedicated health equity fund. In his January budget, his administration proposed redirecting a portion of tax savings from nonprofit hospitals to address health equity. It’s unclear how much that could generate for clinics, tribal organizations and community groups.
Gipson said the pandemic has reinforced what Californians already knew: that Black, Latino, Pacific Islander and Native American communities were more vulnerable to the virus and suffered higher mortality rates than whites.Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins did not say whether she would include the fund again. Atkins has said the Senate’s priority will be to “create a healthier, more sustainable and equitable California.
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