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California Governor Rejects Free Condoms in High Schools Due to Budget Constraints
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 541, which aimed to provide free condoms to public high school students across the state. Despite acknowledging the importance of improving adolescent sexual health, Newsom cited the bill as too costly, particularly given California’s current budget deficit of over $30 billion. The program was estimated to cost in…
California Governor Veto Stalls Legalization of Certain Psychedelics
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill aiming to legalize certain psychedelic substances in the state. The legislation, which had garnered significant support, was introduced by Senator Scott Weiner and was seen as a progressive step in treating mental health conditions. Senator Weiner, in his public statement, expressed that the veto is a “setback…