California Allocates $140M to Support Planned Parenthood Clinics Amid Federal Defunding

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a $140 million state investment to support Planned Parenthood health centers amid federal funding cuts initiated by President Trump's administration. This funding aims to keep over 100 clinics across California open, serving more than a million patients annually with essential health services, including cancer screenings, STI treatments, contraception, and abortion care. The move serves as a countermeasure to the Trump administration's efforts, such as the "Big Beautiful Betrayal" legislation, which seek to defund Planned Parenthood nationwide. Planned Parenthood leaders and state officials emphasize that this funding is critical to maintaining reproductive health access, especially in low-income and rural areas. Critics, including Congressman David Valadao, argue against state funds supporting abortion providers, citing the Hyde Amendment's restrictions on federal financing. Governor Newsom and legislative leaders have pledged to continue identifying additional resources to sustain these clinics in the coming years, reinforcing California's commitment to reproductive freedom despite ongoing federal political pressures.