subsidies

The recent approval in the House of Representatives of a three-year extension of Obamacare subsidies is news of enormous significance for millions of families in the United States. Although the legislative process is not yet complete—Senate approval is still needed—the step taken by the House sends a clear political...

Alejandra Reyes-Velarde CalMatters The California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposed decision last week that all Californians should have access to a state cell phone service subsidy program, even if they don’t have a Social Security number or can’t immediately provide one. Earlier this year, CalMatters reported that the LifeLine application still asks...