Your guide to L.A. County's proposed healthcare sales tax

"The county supervisors are putting a half-cent sales tax on the ballot to address dramatic federal funding cuts, which are expected to slash more than $2 billion from the county's budget for health services over the next three years."

"Health officials indicate that many Californians are losing their Medi-Cal due to these cuts, resulting in the county no longer being reimbursed for their care."

"The proposed sales tax would generate funds to support local hospitals and clinics, requiring a simple majority to pass and taking effect on October 1 for a duration of five years."

L.A. County voters will vote in June on a proposed half-cent sales tax to support the public health system. This initiative is a response to anticipated federal funding cuts, which are expected to reduce the county's health services budget by over $2 billion in three years. The tax would generate funds for local hospitals and clinics, requiring a simple majority to pass. If approved, the tax would take effect on October 1 and last for five years.

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