Why Is Gov. Newsom Giving $90 Million in Taxpayer Funds to Planned Parenthood?

Why is Gov. Newsom Giving $90 Million in Taxpayer Funds to Planned Parenthood?

Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom proudly signed SB 106 into law, directing another $90 million in “emergency funding” to abortion provider Planned Parenthood. This is after giving Planned Parenthood $140 million in October 2025 to keep 109 abortion clinics open after the Trump administration budget prohibited Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursement for services. SB 106 was fast-tracked through the Legislature after th…

California Passes $90 Million Funding Bill for Planned Parenthood

California passed a bill last week granting Planned Parenthood $90 million to spend however it likes. SB 106 passed the California state assembly in a 55-14, party-line vote. Governor Gavin Newsom, accompanied by several Planned Parenthood executives, signed the bill on February 11, promising it would “protect access to critical resources for women and families across the state.” Critics argue granting Planned Parenthood an additional $90 millio…