Why California Democrats are divided on retail theft bill
Legislators may be off for spring recess, but debates about their bills are still happening outside committee rooms.
Lawmakers want to help California be happy
Former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon is committed to trying, though he puts his own happiness at only two out of 10 (ask him again after November, when his term ends, he told CalMatters).
VA launches new surgery initiative across the nation, a critical step to saving the lives of Veterans considering surgery
The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum announced VA’s Surgical Pause practice has been recognized with the prestigious John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award in the National Level Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality category for its innovative efforts resulting in improved health care outcomes of frail Veterans considering surgery.
Migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border are down. What’s behind the drop?
A recent decline in arrests for illegal crossings on the U.S. border with Mexico may prove only temporary. The drop in January reflects how the numbers ebb and flow, and the reason usually goes beyond any single factor.
After VA waives copays, American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans save $2.5 million in health care costs
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has exempted or reimbursed more than 143,000 copayments totaling approximately $2.5 million for more than 3,800 eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans.
