Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ‘free’ diaper plan is full of you-know-what

California families are struggling to afford housing, electricity, insurance, gasoline, groceries, childcare — and now even diapers. Gavin Newsom’s answer? A government-branded box of free diapers handed out at the hospital. Under Newsom’s new Golden State Start program, California will provide 400 diapers to families with newborns leaving participating hospitals. Sounds generous. Until you do...

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May 10, 2026 - 23:04
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ‘free’ diaper plan is full of you-know-what
California families are struggling to afford housing, electricity, insurance, gasoline, groceries, childcare — and now even diapers. Gavin Newsom’s answer? A government-branded box of free diapers handed out at the hospital. Under Newsom’s new Golden State Start program, California will provide 400 diapers to families with newborns leaving participating hospitals. Sounds generous. Until you do...
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