Last November, California voters said yes to raising taxes on cigarettes. The new tax is estimated to bring in more than $1 billion this year to help fund health care. Governor Jerry Brown wants to use the money to boost spending on Medi-Cal. Doctors’ groups want the money to increase reimbursements for taking Medi-Cal patients.
Debate mounts over how to spend money from tobacco tax hike
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Guest:
- Melanie Mason - Politico reporter covering California politics - @melmason