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Single-Payer Health Proposal Faces Key Deadline

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A female doctor scans medical records on a computer inside an emergency room.
 (Beth LaBerge/ KQED)

Fight for Single-Payer Healthcare Continues in Sacramento

In the next week, legislation that would help create a single-payer health plan in California will face a key test. The bill must pass out of the Assembly by January 31 or it’s dead. The effort is being led by the state’s nurses union, but opposed by the largest association of doctors.
Guest: Dr. Micah Johnson, co-author of the book Medicare for All: A Citizen’s Guide

Bill Would Eliminate Personal Belief Exemption for COVID Vaccine For Kids

Legislation introduced by State Senator Richard Pan would eliminate a personal belief exemption in school-based COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The proposal is expected to face strong pushback from those who have fought vaccine mandates.

Los Angeles Rams Hoping for Home Field Advantage Against 49ers

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will renew their rivalry Sunday at SoFi Stadium, with a berth in the Super Bowl on the line. The Rams are hoping their fans show up more than they did in the regular season finale between the two teams.

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