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Assembly health subcommittee reviews CDPH $5.1 billion budget; advocates urge funding for WIC, nursing‑home projects and CRDP

California State Assembly Subcommittee No. 1 on Health · April 27, 2026
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Summary

CDPH presented a $5.1 billion budget and 19 budget change proposals covering environmental health, nursing‑home quality projects, WIC and genetic screening; community speakers urged continuation of a $30M California Reducing Disparities Project allocation and protection of WIC services amid federal uncertainty.

The Assembly Subcommittee No. 1 on Health on Wednesday heard an overview of the California Department of Public Health's proposed $5.1 billion budget and dozens of budget‑change proposals.

"CDPH operates a budget of 5,100,000,000 to support all of our programs," said Brandon Nunes, the department's chief deputy for operations, who briefed members on the request and a package of 19 non‑IT BCPs. Nunes said the total represented a roughly 2.1% increase from last year's Budget Act, with about $1.8 billion for state operations and $3.3 billion for local assistance. He described funding sources as roughly $2.3 billion federal funds, $2.2 billion special funds and $625 million general fund.

Nunes highlighted proposals across CDPH centers, including a $4.6 million request for the Center for Environmental Health to cover operational costs for inspecting x‑ray facilities; a $5.9 million…

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