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Press Release

May 19, 2026

Patient Advocates and Health Care Workers Stand Committed to Defeating Dangerous Attack on Community Health Centers

Contact: Molly Weedn | molly@weednpa.com Reckless initiative has qualified for the November 2026 ballot, putting millions of vulnerable patients at risk of losing access to health care Sacramento, CA – The dangerous initiative that will force community health centers to cut services and close their doors, has qualified for the November 2026 ballot, putting millions of lives […]

Press Release

April 28, 2026

Major Statewide Mental Health Leaders Oppose Dangerous Measure Attacking Patients and the Community Health Centers that Care for Them

Contact: Molly Weedn | molly@weednpa.com Millions of Californians rely on community health centers and clinics for access to mental and behavioral health services, many of whom would be left without care if dangerous initiatives passes SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Behavioral Health Association (CBHA), the National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter (NASW California) and the […]

Press Release

April 8, 2026

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists District IX Opposes Dangerous Ballot Measure that Would Disrupt Care for Millions

Contact: Molly Weedn | molly@weednpa.com Sacramento, CA – The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District IX, representing thousands of OBGYNs across California, has announced opposition to the dangerous ballot measure that would decimate community health centers and result in millions of patients without essential prevention, prenatal and postnatal care. ACOG District IX joins a broad […]

Press Release

April 1, 2026

Broad Coalition of Community Health Centers, Civil Justice Organizations, Health Care Advocates and More Commit to Defeating Dangerous Attack on Community Clinic Patients

Contact: Molly Weedn | molly@weednpa.com Proponents have submitted signatures to qualify dangerous and shameful measure for November ballot Sacramento, CA – More than 1,000 community health centers and clinics have been joined by The California Primary Care Association, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, the California Medical Association, the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecologists, the California […]

Press Release

February 20, 2026

Civil Rights Organizations and Social Justice Advocates Oppose Dangerous Ballot Measure that Threatens Access to Care for Patients at Community Health Centers and Clinics

Contact: Molly Weedn | molly@weednpa.com Sacramento, CA – Today, prominent civil rights and social justice organizations announced their strong opposition to the dangerous ballot measure that threatens access to care for millions of California patients who depend on community health centers and clinics. “Community health centers provide the essential care that so many low-income individuals rely […]

Press Release

December 17, 2025

California Medical Association, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, the California Academy of Family Physicians, Black Women for Wellness Action Project and Other Leading Healthcare Organizations OPPOSE Dangerous Attack on Community Health Center Patients

Contact: Molly Weedn | molly@weednpa.com Ballot Measure That Threatens Care for Millions of California Patients Sacramento, CA – Today, leading healthcare organizations announced their opposition to a dangerous ballot measure that threatens care for millions of patients who rely on community health centers and clinics for their healthcare. The measure, aimed for the November 2026 statewide […]

Press Release

November 18, 2025

NEW STUDY: Misguided Ballot Initiative Will Strip Billions from Community Health Clinics, Resulting in Clinic Closures and Reduced Care for Millions of Patients

Contact: Molly Weedn | molly@weednpa.com Analysis by Berkeley Research Group and State’s Former Legislative Analyst Finds Measure Will Divert $1.7 billion annually from clinics and two-thirds of community health centers and clinics in the state and put them at risk of closing Sacramento, CA – A reckless statewide ballot proposition aiming for the November 2026 General […]

Reports

November 1, 2025

Study of Potential Impacts from the Attorney General Initiative

Executive Summary This study summarizes the methodology, underlying data, and results of our analyses of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and FQHC Look-Alikes in California. We have assessed the financial operations and services provided at FQHCs and other clinics and calculated the financial impact that the proposed ballot measure “Attorney General Initiative 25-0008A1” (Ballot Measure)1 […]

Press Release

October 7, 2025

More than 1000 Community Health Centers and Clinics, Representing Over 2.4 Million Patients Oppose the Dangerous Ballot Measure That Threatens Care for Millions of California Patients

Contact: Molly Weedn | molly@weednpa.com Cynical and unnecessary ballot initiative would result in reduced access to care, health center closures and crowded emergency rooms SACRAMENTO, CA – More than 1000 community health centers and clinic sites, representing over 2.4 million patients across the state have come out in strong opposition to a dangerous ballot measure being […]