California proposes new funding to help low-income and out-of-state abortion seekers

Governor Gavin Newsom wants $57m for organizations offering the procedure to the uninsured and for reproductive health outreach

California's governor has announced a new reproductive health spending plan, dedicating an additional $57m to prepare for an influx of people from other states seeking abortions in California.

About $40m in Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget would fund grants for abortion providers offering care to low-income patients without health insurance. An additional $15m would go to help community-based organizations do sexual and reproductive health outreach and education.