Associated Press  SACRAMENTO (AP) — California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom presented a $329 billion budget proposal to state lawmakers on Friday, setting off six months of hearings and negotiations before the Legislature must act by mid-June, in time for the new fiscal year that begins July 1. Some of his major proposals include:HEALTH CARE Provide coverage for 27,000 older low-income immigrants in the country illegally. starting next year with an initial outlay of $80 million. The California last year became the first state to offer full health benefits to low-income adults 25 and younger living in the country illegally. Of about 3 million people who don't have any health insurance, advocates say about 30% are undocumented immigrants. Newsom wants California to become the first
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