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Governor Gavin Newsom announces a taxpayer-backed free diaper program for California families

California Politics

Newsom’s latest diaper giveaway comes with a massive taxpayer bill

Jimmy ParkerMay 9, 2026

Gavin Newsom is pitching 400 free diapers per baby as a family-friendly win, even as California stares down massive...

New York City skyline with municipal buildings

Finance Local Government Politics

Mamdani Eyes First NYC Property Tax Hike

Jimmy ParkerFebruary 18, 2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a $127 billion budget and warned New Yorkers a property tax increase is on the...