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In response to the fiscal shortfall, Governor Newsom was compelled to borrow $3.4 billion from the state's general fund last month, alongside a request for an additional $2.8 billion from lawmakers, all aimed at keeping Medi-Cal afloat through to the end of June. Legislative measures to approve this funding were swiftly passed, notably through AB 100, which not only allocated funds for Medi-Cal but also addressed wildfire prevention—an issue that has plagued the state for years.